stumble miss: opti contaminated with KN oil?
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stumble miss: opti contaminated with KN oil?
I pulled apart my opti and noticed orange/red contaminates. I just thought it was residue from the radiator/thermostat replace. My buddy noticed the same thing on his opti. He figured out that it was K&N air filter oil. What is the chance that this is the reason all these opti's are crapping out and poor running cars? A thin film could screw with the sensor.
I was wondering if just squirting some MAF cleaner or electrical contact cleaner down the opti vacuum tube if this would help in some cases? get a glob-o-oil on the filter, or oil it too much.....
Todd
I was wondering if just squirting some MAF cleaner or electrical contact cleaner down the opti vacuum tube if this would help in some cases? get a glob-o-oil on the filter, or oil it too much.....
Todd
Last edited by tlillard23; 07-15-2008 at 10:51 PM.
#3
It can coat MAF sensor elements for sure.
#4
yes, from the vent on the opti. I am not a rocket scientist, but... It would seem that small amounts of outgassing materials could affect the optics. especially in a relatively high vacuum. what kind of optical sensor is this anyhow?
#5
Opti vent tube (suction side) stuck in ATI D1 intake. KN filter oil found inside opti internals, and, most inside the opti sensor compartment. I just cleaned it, and, will probably re-assemble and try it. What the hell. I think it will work. I will have to re-design the suction line fitting so this will not happen again. Altered (riveted) the rotor and... rotor living a long life with lots of MSD power throwen thru it. B. Hi Till.
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