On 17 Jun, 07:23, Catman <cat...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> ted.tofi...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> > On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:04:25 GMT, Catman
> > <cat...@[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 =A3120 for an OEM Bosch part - don't even think about
bu=
ying 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! =A3120 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!
>
> > :)
>
> Indeed. Hope it lasts a while :)
>
> --
> Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3
> Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
> 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156 V6 2.5 S2
> Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see.www.cuore-s****tivo.co.uk
It's only just started the cold start problems again, they are nowhere
near as bad as before though and it looks like the carb cleaner has
bought me at least a two month respite....! :)
She still revs freely as well.....
Ted
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