Re: 2 problems - cold start & revving

On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:04:25 GMT, Catman
<catman@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>Ted Tofield wrote:
>> On 28 May, 00:26, Ted.tofi...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
>>> On Tue, 27 May 2008 23:19:15 +0100, st...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 (SteveH)
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> <Ted.Tofi...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>>>> I have 2 problems currently on my R-Reg 1.8 TS 156 ~145,000miles;
>>> <snip>
>>>
>>>> Both sound like they're related to the MAF sensor.
>>>> It's about £120 for an OEM Bosch part - don't even think about buying
a
>>>> cheaper pattern or refurbished part.
>>>> Common issue on all cars which use this generic part, though.
>>> Thanks i'll investigate - is it easy to fit?
>>>
>>> Ted
>> 
>> Additional: I cleaned out the MAF sensor with Carb Cleaner and the
>> problem has cleared up completely! £120 saved.
>
>^^^ *tem****arily* IME


very easy (two screws)!

I do agree that it's probably tem****ary...but i couldn't afford a new
one this month and a squirt or carb cleaner keeps the Alfa money
demons away!

:)