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sl0moti0n
04-19-2004, 10:13 AM
I took my airbox apart this weekend to remove the piece that goes from the airbox to right in front of the radiator. Once I opened my airbox I noticed the box and piece that I removed were both packed with leaves. I have no idea how long they've been there or how my car was getting air. Well, I decided to clean my MAF. I was so fvckin careful while cleaning it off with a q tip when i felt something click. I looked and everything seemed to be ok untill I saw a microscopic piece of metal or film sitting in the bowl I was cleaning over. oops! Ordering a new one now along with a camshaft position sensor.

MGregski
04-19-2004, 11:39 AM
Ouch, you broke the "needle"?

SecretAznSauce
04-19-2004, 11:54 AM
the junk yard is your friend, I did the same on my 325is, 100 bux. or try ebay

MGregski
04-19-2004, 01:05 PM
the junk yard is your friend, I did the same on my 325is, 100 bux. or try ebay
Exactly.

sl0moti0n
04-19-2004, 07:59 PM
checked 3 local junk yards and no e39s. I got the part from a dealer who matched Pacific prices.

$248 for the MAF
$69 for the cam pos sensor

car is running great now!

Later,

Jim