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Jan 13, 2005 | 11:21 PM

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Burning Brakes

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MAF sensor question

To make a long story short, I had a stuck relay that burned a wire. Replaced the relay and find that I am not getting all the signals. I'm afraid it maybe the MAF sensor.I will do a little more checking. The question is that a new one costs $470. OUCH! Napa has reconditioned ones for $180. Does anyone have experience with the reconditioned ones? Or does anyone know where I can get a cheaper new one. This is for an 87.
You guys are great with advice. Thanks in advance.

Jan 13, 2005 | 11:24 PM

kwik_ta

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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...

I scored a few out of a bone yard for my old fbody. They seemed to work good it may be an idea since it was $5. You might also be better off trying to find a member who is selling one. It may save some $$$

Jan 14, 2005 | 11:34 AM

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I've seen them advertised on ebay for much much cheaper than what you've been quoted.

Jan 14, 2005 | 12:55 PM

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$470 is too high, look around.

I would not pay more than $250-275 for a brand new one.

Jan 15, 2005 | 09:57 AM

Midnite 88

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I think I payed $50.00 for a used recon unit from E-bay. Works like a charm.

Jan 15, 2005 | 10:54 AM

OzzyC4

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Rebuilt maf with a 1yr warrantee

http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...pe=473&PTSet=A

Jan 15, 2005 | 07:45 PM

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Burning Brakes

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Thanks Guys, I'm starting to breath slower.

Jan 15, 2005 | 10:34 PM

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When the original MAF failed in the '88 Vette I installed a Wells MAF, didn't like it and swapped with the original MAF from my '86 IROC. This MAF has been working fine for over 4yrs now.

I suggest you go with a used MAF from a 3rg Gen F-body.