OK, as a follow up to suggestions to resolve my fluttering problem,

this cleaning is on the list. Its a FLAPPER TYPE.

 

Question. Is there a proceedure?

 

Do I remove and spray w/cleaner?Idont think I want that crap in the motor

 

oR DOES IT MATTER? do it in place?

Use some carb cleaner and wipe it down. Thats about it.

wait are you saying cleaning your MAF or cleaning your intake.... if its your intake then get some carb cleaner but if its your MAF HEAVENS NO>>> go to autozone or walmart or checker shucks and whatever MAFS are delicate and do not like carb cleaner or other harsh chemicals!!!

wait are you saying cleaning your MAF or cleaning your intake.... if its your intake then get some carb cleaner but if its your MAF HEAVENS NO>>> go to autozone or walmart or checker shucks and whatever MAFS are delicate and do not like carb cleaner or other harsh chemicals!!!

 

First off, if it is a flapper-style MAF cleaning it isn't going to have the same "panacea" quality to it.. In other words, the hotwire-style MAFs benefit from being cleaned, but the flapper style sensors (technically they are called Air Flow Meters, but I am not trying to nitpick) don't typically get "dirty" to the point of impeding performance. I know that the flapper-type AFM on my EFI Z-car has a certain procedure to make sure it is "calibrated" properly, but they shouldn't ever get un calibrated.. and one that was would be a candidate for replacement.

 

Secondly, carb cleaner will clean a hotwire style MAF perfectly well, and shouldn't bugger anything up. to my knowledge anyhow?

Not wanting to pick the nicks

 

The potentiometer in the housing can build up deposits and any good electronic contact cleraner can be used.

 

Rare --> but then Sir Loin was well done.

Skip is correct, I should have said a good electronics cleaner. Altho the carb cleaner wont leave a residue and evaporates, it might be to harsh.

Its a flapper door maf, not a hot wire maf. Its not that sensitive.