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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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What is the best way to give the MAF a clean, heard people using brake cleaner, however would WD40 do the trick?

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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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I used brake fluid/spray

Took about 15 sprays to get it cleaned up. Be careful they can break easily, much more so on a classic though
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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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wd40 is a lubricant spray matey not really anygood for what your after, a brake cleaning spray would be better as it would clean and not leave any lubricant
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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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cool a trip to chavfords then see what I can get.
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contact cleaner from maplins or similar
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Old May 9, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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if you haven't got any brake cleaner, try white spirits on a cotton bud

works a treat mate
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Old May 10, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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Few things you can use.... Brake Cleaner, Carb Cleaner, Contact Cleaner will all do the job quite well....

Dont' want to be using WD40, as it will leave a layer of grease on the end of the MAF, which will scew readings.

All above available from Halfrauds
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