Can I Clean My Afms

[itbmils]

Guys

can I clean my AFMs - and if so with what ?

I'm trying to track down a small misfire - so I have them off to check and clean the connectors, so I figured I see if I can clean them

Also – I've herd you can remove the wire mesh at each end in increase flow – is this a good idea – and would in impact my PFC tune ?

anyone

[raz0r$harP.UK]

Pick up some CRC Contact Cleaner, or similar product (that dries with no residue). Just spray into the AFM, in the direction that airflow occurs.

There's been some old threads about the mesh, I don't think it made a massive difference and my suggestion would be to leave it on..I mean it's not as if it's providing a massive airflow restriction.

[itbmils]

Pick up some CRC Contact Cleaner, or similar product (that dries with no residue). Just spray into the AFM, in the direction that airflow occurs.

There's been some old threads about the mesh, I don't think it made a massive difference and my suggestion would be to leave it on..I mean it's not as if it's providing a massive airflow restriction.

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Hmmmm - I've herd if you do the math - it's like a 25% restriction ???

[Blitz]

CRC Contact cleaner works very well and can be purchased from Dick Smith or another electrical type store

[Frink]

Hmmmm - I've herd if you do the math - it's like a 25% restriction ???

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i've heard something similar, however, if something does happen to get sucked through your air filter, it might break the wires inside it, which would be a major pain in the arse.....

i dont think the flow rate would be much different anyway if you did remove. i reckon its better to be safe then sorry......

[R31Nismoid]

i would very much doubt 25%, thats a fair bit.

People on another site a long time ago tried taking it out and re-running it. Not realy difference from memory.

[midnight]

I used carby cleaner

[4door_Sleeper]

Electro Lube is another cleaner I have used on my AFM.

I have also removed the mesh AFTER the AFM, but left the on in the front in place just incase something large gets through the filter.

Edited October 7, 2005 by 4door_Sleeper