Clean Your MAF!!!
11-13-2002, 04:56 PM
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MAF housing
Hi All, I am actually trying to locate the MAF housing tube that is on the 96-98 3.4 tacomas. I need to to mount my maf on it, but I have no clue where to get it, I tried going to the junkyards, but no love...any help would be appreciated thanks, Calvin
11-13-2002, 05:06 PM
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Re: MAF housing
Originally posted by Lazybummm
Hi All, I am actually trying to locate the MAF housing tube that is on the 96-98 3.4 tacomas. I need to to mount my maf on it, but I have no clue where to get it, I tried going to the junkyards, but no love...any help would be appreciated thanks, Calvin
Hi All, I am actually trying to locate the MAF housing tube that is on the 96-98 3.4 tacomas. I need to to mount my maf on it, but I have no clue where to get it, I tried going to the junkyards, but no love...any help would be appreciated thanks, Calvin
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11-13-2002, 05:17 PM
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the MAF housing on the 99-2002 is kind of permanently attached to the air box. But the 96-98 I believe is attached by a few bolts that are removable, because I have a 96-98 k&N air charger kit, but there no place for the MAF housing on the provided air hose, and the instructions say to take the housing on the box right now and use it. Thanks for the reply I'll check out that website.
11-13-2002, 05:29 PM
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Re: Thanks
Originally posted by mhawker
Ryan,
I could also see stuff lining the walls of the main intake (looking through the TB).
Any way to clean this? Can you spray this stuff in your engine while it's running? i.e. cleans as it passes through?
Thanks!
Mike
Ryan,
I could also see stuff lining the walls of the main intake (looking through the TB).
Any way to clean this? Can you spray this stuff in your engine while it's running? i.e. cleans as it passes through?
Thanks!
Mike
11-13-2002, 05:30 PM
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Now that I am thinking about it, you are right. You have to use parts from the existing MAF and attach that to the FIPK for those years. You don't have the original airbox on the truck already?
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12-01-2002, 11:24 AM
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How do you clean the MAF?
1999 4Runner SR-5 3.4L V-6
How involved is cleaning the MAF? Is there a step by step system I should use. Can it get damaged through cleaning?
How involved is cleaning the MAF? Is there a step by step system I should use. Can it get damaged through cleaning?
12-01-2002, 12:31 PM
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This would be a great addition to our Tech section under maintenance section. Yes?
This would be a great addition to our Tech section under maintenance section. Yes?
Next time someone does their MAS and TB, take some 640x480 pics and do a detailed write-up, and it can go in the Tech section.
All I need is the pics from you, and the text for each picture/process, and it can be put up on the server here.
12-01-2002, 12:51 PM
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Originally posted by AllOtherNamesTakenSo
poor MPG, acceleration, throttle response, no power... i think u get the point
poor MPG, acceleration, throttle response, no power... i think u get the point
04-16-2003, 12:15 PM
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MAF Cleaning
Has anyone cleaned the MAF on a 92 22RE or similar model, if so where is the sensor that gets cleaned (pictures??). and can you tell me the steps involved. Thanks.
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04-16-2003, 01:14 PM
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Re: here you go
Originally posted by mhawker
Ok, first off, remember that unless it's dirty, this probably won't make any difference.
I took the air box out (made it easier to get to the MAF). Three bolts, loosen the screw holding the intake tube, and take off the other small hose (leads to the canister or something?) and you're there.
Unplug the MAF, remove two screws and the MAF assy pulls out.
NOTE: I noticed on my that sand/dirt was leaking in around the o'ring. I used some o-ring lube to help this seal when I put it back in.
Take a look at the electrical component that has two flat metal posts and a ball of resin on top of it. If it's like mine, it will look like a black, dusty, carbon covered mess.
Take it into the kitchen (tell you wife you think they are having a sale at Macy's, so she'll be out of the house and won't see you cleaning car parts in the sink).
Carefully wash off the assembly with warm soapy water. I don't know if it matters, but I tried not to get any water on the plug. I also used a detailing brush and gently brushed off the dirt.
I also tried to clean the two smaller electronic components down inside one of the channels, but I don't think it would have mattered either way.
When it's clean, it'll look like a brownish/ orange resin supported by two silver flat metal bars.
Rinse and let dry completely and reinstall.
Tadaahhhhh!
Hope this comes in handy for someone!
Mike
Ok, first off, remember that unless it's dirty, this probably won't make any difference.
I took the air box out (made it easier to get to the MAF). Three bolts, loosen the screw holding the intake tube, and take off the other small hose (leads to the canister or something?) and you're there.
Unplug the MAF, remove two screws and the MAF assy pulls out.
NOTE: I noticed on my that sand/dirt was leaking in around the o'ring. I used some o-ring lube to help this seal when I put it back in.
Take a look at the electrical component that has two flat metal posts and a ball of resin on top of it. If it's like mine, it will look like a black, dusty, carbon covered mess.
Take it into the kitchen (tell you wife you think they are having a sale at Macy's, so she'll be out of the house and won't see you cleaning car parts in the sink).
Carefully wash off the assembly with warm soapy water. I don't know if it matters, but I tried not to get any water on the plug. I also used a detailing brush and gently brushed off the dirt.
I also tried to clean the two smaller electronic components down inside one of the channels, but I don't think it would have mattered either way.
When it's clean, it'll look like a brownish/ orange resin supported by two silver flat metal bars.
Rinse and let dry completely and reinstall.
Tadaahhhhh!
Hope this comes in handy for someone!
Mike
The normal way is to use none residue electronic parts cleaner in an areosol can. Just spray off the crud let it dry off on its own, don't even touch it with anything. If you damage the sensor wires it is ruined also.
Soap & Water, and a scurb brush to boot, you are one lucky guy for sure...
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04-16-2003, 01:19 PM
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I have a couple of quick pictures of doing mine here:
http://www.midiwall.com/4Runner/maf.html
And there's a link there to dukestr's write-up, which is here:
http://12.246.178.91/4runner/
(pick "Maintenance" then "Throttle Body" from the top line menu)
http://www.midiwall.com/4Runner/maf.html
And there's a link there to dukestr's write-up, which is here:
http://12.246.178.91/4runner/
(pick "Maintenance" then "Throttle Body" from the top line menu)
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For several decades I poured various (carb cleaner, auto trans fluid, etc.) down the throat of various 2 or 4 bbl carbs to clean the top end, valves etc. It worked. So I am not surprised at what MEMPHIS4X4 advised us of in his post here. Cheers...
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