right "bit" for removing the MAF screws

pondweed · 6th December 2006, 09:56

I've got a posh kit with all the security ends for various devices, but none to fit the two 5 pronged thingies with the stickie-up bits in the middle, so I can remove and then clean my maf, now i've located a can of spray alcohol.

Has anyone got a spare they want to sell, or does anyone know where I can get one from?

thanks

black olive · 6th December 2006, 10:04

they are called security torx bits, try rs components http://rswww.com/uk/session_timeout.htm

alternatively I loosened mine with small mole grips and was able to remove them with a small flat screwdriver, whilst out I then cut a slot in them so I could put them back with a flat bladed screwdriver.

Keith · 6th December 2006, 10:32

I bought a CK set in the local hardware shop for a fiver there seems to be two variants Jon so count how many points on the star you have

pondweed · 6th December 2006, 11:00

I didnt realise they are only screws and not that tight.
I've done the 'small electrical screwdrive route' to loosen them and theyve come out ok. maf surfaces look pretty clean (drat!)

black olive · 6th December 2006, 11:19

mine looked clean, but give it a spray carefully with isopropyl alcohol, let it dry out, put it back in and hopefully light the blue touchpaper- it made a big difference cleaning mine on an 18,000 mile car .

Ti Rich · 6th December 2006, 13:07

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Originally Posted by pondweed

I didnt realise they are only screws and not that tight.
I've done the 'small electrical screwdrive route' to loosen them and theyve come out ok. maf surfaces look pretty clean (drat!)

They all "look" clean! This is normally a thin film of oil/residue that builds up that's diffficult to see.

Give it a spray with isopropyl alcohol and pop it back in, i would be surprised if it didn't make a difference!

6th December 2006, 16:42

can you get isopropyl in a spray can? i can only seem to find it in bottles? if so where do you get it from? or do you have to use the bottle and pour it on?

cheers

pondweed · 6th December 2006, 16:50

you can find it on ebay.. i bought some from RS components about £6 for 400ml. It appears to be quite temp sensitive... stored outside, it didnt really "aerosol" very well when used!
With synergy, I didnt realise that the bypass to the new temperature sensor is permanent irrespective of whether the MAFAM range switch is off, so at least it doesnt matter that that bit is dirty, too!

6th December 2006, 16:58

looked on ebay and all i can find is bottles no aerosols

Moonstone · 6th December 2006, 17:02

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Originally Posted by 7t5

looked on ebay and all i can find is bottles no aerosols

Maybe you know someone with a near-empty perfume bottle. It might cost you for a new replacement, though.

Come to that, doesn't perfume have an alcohol base......?

6th December 2006, 09:56	#1
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	right "bit" for removing the MAF screws I've got a posh kit with all the security ends for various devices, but none to fit the two 5 pronged thingies with the stickie-up bits in the middle, so I can remove and then clean my maf, now i've located a can of spray alcohol. Has anyone got a spare they want to sell, or does anyone know where I can get one from? thanks

6th December 2006, 10:04	#2
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	they are called security torx bits, try rs components http://rswww.com/uk/session_timeout.htm alternatively I loosened mine with small mole grips and was able to remove them with a small flat screwdriver, whilst out I then cut a slot in them so I could put them back with a flat bladed screwdriver.

6th December 2006, 10:32	#3
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I bought a CK set in the local hardware shop for a fiver there seems to be two variants Jon so count how many points on the star you have

6th December 2006, 11:00	#4
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I didnt realise they are only screws and not that tight. I've done the 'small electrical screwdrive route' to loosen them and theyve come out ok. maf surfaces look pretty clean (drat!)

6th December 2006, 11:19	#5
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	mine looked clean, but give it a spray carefully with isopropyl alcohol, let it dry out, put it back in and hopefully light the blue touchpaper- it made a big difference cleaning mine on an 18,000 mile car .

6th December 2006, 16:42	#7
7t5 Guest Posts: n/a	can you get isopropyl in a spray can? i can only seem to find it in bottles? if so where do you get it from? or do you have to use the bottle and pour it on? cheers

6th December 2006, 16:50	#8
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	you can find it on ebay.. i bought some from RS components about £6 for 400ml. It appears to be quite temp sensitive... stored outside, it didnt really "aerosol" very well when used! With synergy, I didnt realise that the bypass to the new temperature sensor is permanent irrespective of whether the MAFAM range switch is off, so at least it doesnt matter that that bit is dirty, too!

6th December 2006, 16:58	#9
7t5 Guest Posts: n/a	looked on ebay and all i can find is bottles no aerosols