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Title: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: fcc-pt on 14 October 2015, 00:43:39
Hi, I have been looking for a cheap Mass Air Flow Sensor and I have found quite some.
But I'm having some troubles deciding to go cheap, less expensive and Bosch.
As far as concerns prices starting 30€ to 350€. There is a HUGE discrepancy about prices I really need your opinion.
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 October 2015, 01:00:06
Go Bosch ;)
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: fcc-pt on 14 October 2015, 01:13:58
soooo expensive  :'(
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 October 2015, 01:38:53
Buy cheap buy twice  :y
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: fcc-pt on 14 October 2015, 01:40:07
What about cleaning? Should I clean it first or... buy it?
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 October 2015, 01:55:49
Not tried cleaning one tbh, No doubt someone who has tried will reply.  :y

You could always try buying a genuine used MAF if money is tight, Although I wouldn't know how readily available they are in Portugal  :-\
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 October 2015, 10:39:29
Have you tried a breaker on here? I thought the 3.0 MAF was fairly robust, or am I confused? :-\
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: fcc-pt on 14 October 2015, 10:49:21
Have you tried a breaker on here? I thought the 3.0 MAF was fairly robust, or am I confused? :-\

What do you mean by breaker? I think you're confused this is my 3rd genuine in 8 years!
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: zirk on 14 October 2015, 10:56:12
If finance is an issue, buy a second hand VX know worker than a cheapo new one.
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 October 2015, 11:07:32
Have you tried a breaker on here? I thought the 3.0 MAF was fairly robust, or am I confused? :-\

What do you mean by breaker? I think you're confused this is my 3rd genuine in 8 years!


'Breaker' is an English (probably only British) slang term meaning 'scrap' or 'used'. Basically Lazydocker is suggesting you get a second hand, used part, which will probably last many years, and cost a fraction of the price of a new one.  :)

Me, personally I'd feel dirty if I paid more than £10 for one, and certainly not £300!  :)
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: Varche on 14 October 2015, 11:20:43
If Portugal is anything like Spain then the chances of finding a petrol engined Omega in a desguace( car recycling business) is slim. There not being a demand for the parts the cars just get processed. Most Omegas are diesels.
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: fcc-pt on 14 October 2015, 11:44:34
Have you tried a breaker on here? I thought the 3.0 MAF was fairly robust, or am I confused? :-\

What do you mean by breaker? I think you're confused this is my 3rd genuine in 8 years!


'Breaker' is an English (probably only British) slang term meaning 'scrap' or 'used'. Basically Lazydocker is suggesting you get a second hand, used part, which will probably last many years, and cost a fraction of the price of a new one.  :)

Me, personally I'd feel dirty if I paid more than £10 for one, and certainly not £300!  :)

LOL cool :) I got one for 180€ on ebay I guess it is a great deal...
About MAF diagnoses is there any chance of ECU being wrong about MAF replacement?
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: fcc-pt on 14 October 2015, 11:55:57
If Portugal is anything like Spain then the chances of finding a petrol engined Omega in a desguace( car recycling business) is slim. There not being a demand for the parts the cars just get processed. Most Omegas are diesels.

Indeed, it's impossible to find an omega in scrapyard!
Most likely diesel if you find it...
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 October 2015, 12:52:43
Although I see you have a MAF now, next time you need a part, try Steve at Omega Spare Parts.  His prices are reasonable, he ships overseas and I'm sure that you (and other overseas members) would find hime very helpful.  :y

Worth bookmarking his site for future reference.  ;)

http://www.omegaspareparts.com/
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: fcc-pt on 14 October 2015, 13:00:45
Thanks a lot but it's done!

I will keep it for future...
Title: Re: MAF Sensor, will I go cheap?
Post by: biggriffin on 14 October 2015, 16:55:53
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