Screwed MAF!

[drewesq]

I am pretty sure now my MAF has reached the end of it's useful life! Now, should I get a brand new Bosch one with housing (links please) or buy a second hand roverron MAFAM compensator which would be considerably cheaper?

I don't really want a MAFAM as I am unsure if it will detrimentally affect my engine (which is on 130k miles) but if it works okay and is 75% cheaper than a Bosch one then I probably would!

Opinions gratefully received!

[drewesq]

I unplugged the MAF last night and today when driving to work I noticed fewer down gear changes (auto box) when below 2k RPMs and going up a slight incline. I suspect my MPG might actually increase as a result. I guess this would be conclusive that it is ********?

[pinebob]

hi there,you can get a genuine bosch MAF for around £130 from germany,so if you take the price of mafam and pierburg maf it is a no brainer.http://www.maf-shop.com/

[drewesq]

hi there,you can get a genuine bosch MAF for around £130 from germany,so if you take the price of mafam and pierburg maf it is a no brainer.http://www.maf-shop.com/

Ah! So you can't use a MAFAM on a knackered Bosch MAF? Only on a PBurg?

In that case it will need to be a Bosch one! £130 is still a lot of dollar though!

[paul d]

hi there,you can get a genuine bosch MAF for around £130 from germany,so if you take the price of mafam and pierburg maf it is a no brainer.http://www.maf-shop.com/

Spot on.!

The MAF-shop is on e-bay & if you make a "best offer" just under the "buy it now" they accept & you get it about 2-3 days later Well thats what i did & all was fine.

Regards

Paul

[drewesq]

http://www.maf-shop.com/kfz_hersteller_search_result.php?Senden=1&kfz_h=Rover&kfz_m=75+%28RJ%29+2.0+CDT&ps=115&kfz_bj=02.99-12.02&x=37&y=14

I have a CDT with the XPower 131 upgrade, so, is this the right one? Sorry, but the thought of spending nearly another £150 makes me want to be sure!

[pinebob]

http://www.maf-shop.com/kfz_hersteller_search_result.php?Senden=1&kfz_h=Rover&kfz_m=75+%28RJ%29+2.0+CDT&ps=115&kfz_bj=02.99-12.02&x=37&y=14

I have a CDT with the XPower 131 upgrade, so, is this the right one? Sorry, but the thought of spending nearly another £150 makes me want to be sure!
yes that is the one i think,but like the post above says the same company advertise them on ebay and you can offer a slightly less price and they usually accept it.you can buy cheap copies but they do not last 2min so you would be buying again,you can run without your maf for a while in the meantime save your pennies and get the genuine article you will be glad you did.

[ceedy]

Ah! So you can't use a MAFAM on a knackered Bosch MAF? Only on a PBurg?

In that case it will need to be a Bosch one! £130 is still a lot of dollar though!

That's what the Mafam was designed for, a flaky Bosch or a PB

but unless you have a cheap/old PB and the mafam is very cheap , maybe a new Bosch isn't going to be that much more in total ?

And the new Bosch will have 2 years more warranty that the old stuff ;)



C

[drewesq]

That's what the Mafam was designed for, a flaky Bosch or a PB

but unless you have a cheap/old PB and the mafam is very cheap , maybe a new Bosch isn't going to be that much more in total ?

And the new Bosch will have 2 years more warranty that the old stuff ;)
C

Well, my Bosch one is flaky and the MAFAM is nearly £100 cheaper, so will this work for me? I would rather get a new Bosch one but if I can save a ton then I will!

[roverrattles]

Brown and Gammons list this one a bit cheaper http://www.ukmgparts.com/product.aspx?CID=&SID=&PID=1c147bbb-b33b-40bb-b5cf-2249934afe28

[drewesq]

Brown and Gammons list this one a bit cheaper http://www.ukmgparts.com/product.aspx?CID=&SID=&PID=1c147bbb-b33b-40bb-b5cf-2249934afe28

Is this genuine? if not then will it be any better than a cheapie off of the bay?

[hogweed]

It's actually maf-shop-worldwide (http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/maf-shop-worldwide?_trksid=p2047675.l2559) on eBay ;)

[drewesq]

It's actually maf-shop-worldwide (http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/maf-shop-worldwide?_trksid=p2047675.l2559) on eBay ;)


I have found the ebay shop and the right MAF on it, so will buy if the secondhand MAFAM is no good for my knackered Bosch MAF!

[roverrattles]

It would be worth a call to Brown and Gammons to check if it is a genuine Bosch. They are an xpart dealer so it should be.

[drewesq]

It would be worth a call to Brown and Gammons to check if it is a genuine Bosch. They are an xpart dealer so it should be.

Sent them an email, thanks!

[drewesq]

It would be worth a call to Brown and Gammons to check if it is a genuine Bosch. They are an xpart dealer so it should be.

FWIW I have just spoken to B&G and the ones they have advertised @ £108 are OOS and if they were to order more in they would retail for £180!

[ceedy]

seen this item .. 2 birds etc etc ... (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=155087)

C.

[wesley]

FWIW I have just spoken to B&G and the ones they have advertised @ £108 are OOS and if they were to order more in they would retail for £180!

what is OOS please?

[hogweed]

what is OOS please?

It's only a guess, but Out Of Stock?

[drewesq]

what is OOS please?

Sorry, yes, Out of Stock :)

[drewesq]

seen this item .. 2 birds etc etc ... (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=155087)

C.

Hi, yeah this looks okay, have found a company near me that can do a genuine Bosch one for £132 so I might just bite the proverbial bullet and get one on payday.

The more I drive my auto with the MAF disconnected the more I think it is defo shot. Much smoother with less down changes...

[marinabrian]

Bosch MAF sensors rarely if ever fail with a signal lower than it should be, always higher.
So if you amplify a signal that is to large to begin with, you end up compounding the fault.
HERE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-MHK101130-75-ZT-MG-Mass-Air-Flow-Sensor-Meter-BOSCH-0928400520-MAF-/130950762297?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ARover%7CModel%3A75&hash=item1e7d460f39) you go
Brian :D

[drewesq]

Bosch MAF sensors rarely if ever fail with a signal lower than it should be, always higher.
So if you amplify a signal that is to large to begin with, you end up compounding the fault.
HERE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-MHK101130-75-ZT-MG-Mass-Air-Flow-Sensor-Meter-BOSCH-0928400520-MAF-/130950762297?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ARover%7CModel%3A75&hash=item1e7d460f39) you go
Brian :D

Thanks Brian, I have that one on my watch list already ;)

So, in layman's terms, if it is already knackered, just get a new Bosch one?

Then I will!

[wesley]

Sorry, yes, Out of Stock :)

thank you :)

[spyder]

Some , including myself have cleaned them with isopropolyne ?? An electic contact cleaner. Granted this will not work on a damaged one.