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Old 19th February 2012, 20:29   #1
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Default Anyone tried these MAFs from Euro car parts?

Today I finally got round to replacing the intercooler o-rings and cleaning out the EGR. The car is better, but is still being hampered by running with the knackered MAF disconnected.

I know the general advice is to go for OEM (Bosch...and the correct Bosch!) but this one on ECP is half the price, with the same part number.

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ro...d3b40f9&000009

Has anyone bought one of these? Did it behave as it should or did it go out of spec as quick as the ebay 'specials'?
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Old 19th February 2012, 21:22   #2
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I've tried several aftermarket MAF's over the years for the R75/ZT Diesel (not Ebay specials) & while they may work for a while (if at all), it doesn't usually last !
I wonder why they're supplying a Bosch number though ?
I no longer mess about, genuine Bosch every time now.
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With the club discount at ECP, the genuine Bosch isn't extortionate.

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I wonder why they're supplying a Bosch number though ?
I no longer mess about, genuine Bosch every time now.
We list the bosch part number as a xref only - the Bosch branded unit can also be found online http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ro...d3b40f9&000009


Its a little bit more (£60) but the forum discount should help.

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Today I finally got round to replacing the intercooler o-rings and cleaning out the EGR. The car is better, but is still being hampered by running with the knackered MAF disconnected.

I know the general advice is to go for OEM (Bosch...and the correct Bosch!) but this one on ECP is half the price, with the same part number.

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ro...d3b40f9&000009

Has anyone bought one of these? Did it behave as it should or did it go out of spec as quick as the ebay 'specials'?
You'd be better off with a Synergy 2a or e + Pierburgh maf from me.
For £255 you'll get better performance and economy for lttle more than a genuine Bosch maf.

http://tuning-diesels.com/Synergy/Synergy.htm

Otherwise only ever fit the genuine BOSCH one.

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Old 20th February 2012, 21:59   #6
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Agree with the above.Its the only way to go.
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Old 22nd February 2012, 13:08   #7
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Thanks for the advice guys. Looks like it's a genuine Bosch or a synergy then. However my insurance company clearly already thinks I'm high risk despite 6 years no-claims and driving a diesel rover so I might just stick to the standard Bosch.
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While the Synergy may be good, one should disclose it. InsCos being what they are will almost certainly see it as an opportunity to take more money from you.

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Absolutely. The insurance campanies will (rightly) refuse to pay out if mods are not declared.
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