3 litre patrol MAF senser

Submitted: Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 09:55
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After reading up on these things i removed mine on the weekend and cleaned it with fluid ,result improved and smoother performance,as it is so easy why isnt this included in nissan standard servicing say each 20000k,and yes there is an oily residue on the inside of the tubing.
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Reply By: Notso - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 10:23

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 10:23
A lot of the fellas with these put an oil catch can on the crankcase breather tube to intercept the oil before it hits the air cleaner.

I had a 2000 model 3.00 and cleaned the MAF with electronic cleaning spray about every 15 or 20000 ks. I also changed the oil every 5000 ks. The truck did 190,000 and was still running perfectly when I sold it.


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Reply By: David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Alongs - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 10:26

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 10:26
You would be surprised at what is on the service schedule that doesn't get done or done properly.

eg 60,000k valve clearance check.

and ?k aircleaner replacement.

etc etc


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Follow Up By: Member - Mark G (NSW) - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 10:29

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 10:29
DAVID & JUSTINE

thats right mate,i'm lucky i have a TOP mechanic who will check EVERYTHING. if its broken or damaged he will fix it straight away and not leave it till next time.

its gotta make a difference.
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Reply By: Member - Greg T (ACT) - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 11:57

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 11:57
pepper2,
hows is going,
i have a zd30, what did you use to clean it with,
is there any specific advice you would give when i do it.
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Follow Up By: Notso - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:14

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:14
Be gentle,

Don't poke anything into the orifice.

Use an electronic parts cleaner pressure pack spray and let it dry out thoroughly before you put it back in. I noted supa cheap had MAF cleaner spray on sale the other day.
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Follow Up By: pepper2 - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:17

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:17
Hello Greg,the patrols got 270000 odd k ,only 2 screws to remove very small allen key or similar,do not touch any metal parts will get back to you with name of solvent takes around 10 mins check inside the hose for oil film will confirm why we should clean these things
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Follow Up By: Member - Greg T (ACT) - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:26

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:26
Thanks for that, ill get onto it before i go on my 4wd trip to bendethra this weekend
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Follow Up By: jdwynn (Adelaide) - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:53

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:53
Greg / others - when you do it could you put some photos on EO of the process, bits to spray etc. Not sure whether I want to try doing it myself just yet. Sounds worthwhile though. cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Greg T (ACT) - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:59

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:59
good idea,
ill get onto it, hopefully tonight.
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Reply By: Member - Greg T (ACT) - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 19:18

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 19:18
hey guys,
i couldnt find any MAF sensor cleaner at supercheap. but i did find Ignition and wire dryer made by Permatex,
could this be used in place of the MAF sensor?
it contains Petroleum distillstes, hydrocarbon propellant and tetrachloroethylene.
the directions only say, shake well, spray onto distributor, ignition wires, sparkplug connections and electrical connections, Allow liquid to penitrate. start engine.
thats it.
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Reply By: Member - 1/2A - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 19:47

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 19:47
Is this the infamous MAF sensor on the ZD30 this is on a Navara D22
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Follow Up By: psproule - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 17:52

Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 17:52
No - the Navara does not run a MAF!
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Follow Up By: Member - 1/2A - Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009 at 10:09

Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009 at 10:09
It looks very much like a MAF sensor, that is it has three wires a pneumatic input down stream of the turbo, if you say its not a MAF sensor what could it possibly be.
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Reply By: Member - 1/2A - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 20:37

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 20:37
In the electronics industry we always used CRC CO Contact Cleaner as it leaves no residue and is safe to use on sensors.
Arthur
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Follow Up By: Member - 1/2A - Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 20:51

Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 20:51
What I forgot to add is that it is available at Dick Smith's for $23.98 Item # N1072
Arthur
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