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May 5, 2008 | 05:09 PM

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Car: 1986 W69 Special Edition

Engine: 2.8/ECM/Int/Exh

Transmission: T5

Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi

Cleaning the MAF element

What chemical / procedure are you guys using to clean the MAF element? In the newer throttle bodies, I clean with plastic safe TB cleaner, but the MAF unit on the '86 is as you know remotely mounted and a different device. I'd hate to hurt my old parts...

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May 5, 2008 | 07:25 PM

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What chemical / procedure are you guys using to clean the MAF element? In the newer throttle bodies, I clean with plastic safe TB cleaner, but the MAF unit on the '86 is as you know remotely mounted and a different device. I'd hate to hurt my old parts...

CRC makes a spray called "mass air flow sensor cleaner" Buy a can and follow the destructions.

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