Hi,

 

I need to replace the MAF on my 300, but have come up with varying products (with different prices) at different places and have no clue what the differences are likely to be.

 

Examples:

 

https://www.z1motorsports.com/intake-mas-and-hoses/nissan/new-oem-300zx-mass-air-flow-sensor-meter-mas-maf-p-1752.html

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/141910316101?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=122&chn=ps&googleloc=1006674&poi=&campaignid=207297426&device=c&adgroupid=13585920426&rlsatarget=aud-133395220866%3Apla-131843259426&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=122

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/291756181178?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=122&chn=ps&googleloc=1006674&poi=&campaignid=207297426&device=c&adgroupid=13585920426&rlsatarget=aud-133395220866%3Apla-146652022866&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=122

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nissan-300ZX-Turbo-2268030P00-A36000N62/dp/B00I4DDRVY

 

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/shop_parts/mass_air_flow_sensor/nissan/300zx.html

 

Whilst I'm always of the opinion, "buy cheap buy twice", I'm also acutely aware that as these cars become rarer, prices can get artificially inflated.

 

Thoughts, opinions, suggestions, flames are all welcome!

 

Kind regards

James

Avoid eBay "new" MAFS which are far east rubbish.

 

http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2421037/you-can-identify-counterfeits-by-the-sensor-element.html

Go OEM is my advice, i've had a MAF derp out and was just china rubbish, and lots of other people have too, but shop around, I wouldn't spend £200 on a MAF either.

Hi James.

 

Don't know if I dare ask!

What's wrong with the car that makes you think you need a new MAF?

Hi James.

 

Don't know if I dare ask!

What's wrong with the car that makes you think you need a new MAF?

 

Nothing major, it just felt a bit "lumpy" on idle, revs were pitching up and down a bit. Jim had a new MAF available to test with, put it on and the difference was definitely noticeable. Current MAF still works just not 100%, figured I might as well follow in your footsteps on how to treat jobs on the car! ;)

 

Kind regards,

James

Fair enough, glad you're continuing with the quality theme!:)

just like many other (now 25+ year old) electronics in most Z32's, the MAF can also suffer from dried solder joints, which can cause issues similar to the ones you are describing:

 

http://twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/technical/view/1124702/Dont-throw-away-that-nonworking-MAF.html

 

might be worth a try before shopping for a "new" MAF

Buy some MAF cleaner and give that a try first.

Avoid eBay "new" MAFS which are far east rubbish.

 

http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2421037/you-can-identify-counterfeits-by-the-sensor-element.html

 

Just be that dick :whistling: Technically the whole car is "Far East rubbish" :biggrin: With that and the fact China makes everything including high quality products Samsung, Apple etc, possibly better to say cheaply made copies.

"Avoid eBay 'new' MAFS which are far east rubbish" in no way implies ALL products from the far east are rubbish.

And they are rubbish - they don't work properly and fail early.

Why not run it to Mark Darby he's in Nottingham?

Is there someone close who has a diagnostics consult.

Like what's been said cheap one off eBay stay clear!

What about a second hand one off a breaker?

Just ideas.

Also all other things like plugs & conectors ect.

Sorry if u have done all of the above!

Art

Why not run it to Mark Darby he's in Nottingham?

Is there someone close who has a diagnostics consult.

Like what's been said cheap one off eBay stay clear!

What about a second hand one off a breaker?

Just ideas.

Also all other things like plugs & conectors ect.

Sorry if u have done all of the above!

Art

Art FYI he took it to Jimmer and diagnosed it, then tried it with Jims spare maf which worked.

 

A second hand OEM one would be an option, but I don't know if they die over time.

Why not run it to Mark Darby

 

FYI His name is Mark Kent see here >> http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Toy-mad-Mark-model-way-earn-living/story-11613776-detail/story.html

 

 

Jeff

"Avoid eBay 'new' MAFS which are far east rubbish" in no way implies ALL products from the far east are rubbish.

And they are rubbish - they don't work properly and fail early.

 

That's proven fact. Just joshing you about.

FYI His name is Mark Kent see here >> http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Toy-mad-Mark-model-way-earn-living/story-11613776-detail/story.html

 

 

Jeff

 

Ran it into the ground! :rofl:

Jeff TT, Si ?

I met Mark a few months ago in Nottingham at his place.

He made me very welcome & very helpful.

Art

Jeff TT, Si ?

I met Mark a few months ago in Nottingham at his place.

He made me very welcome & very helpful.

Art

 

Pmsl........