Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Airflow meter - Pajero NL 3.5 SOHC - running on LPG

Tech Talk for Mitsubishi owners.

Moderator: -Scott-

Post Reply
Posts: 511
Joined: Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:33 pm
Location: Cooma NSW

Airflow meter - Pajero NL 3.5 SOHC - running on LPG

Post by date »

Long story, but I had a bit of a backfire problem over the years. Each time, I fixed the backfire and had no problems for ages. Each backfire blew the honeycomb section out of the airflow meter, and it got badly crunched up.

I managed to panelbeat the honeycomb section roughly back into shape - usually using a 2 inch nail, but the last time saw the section so mangled that I don't think I can safely bring it back to shape.

Currently, I am running without the honeycomb, and performance and economy are unchanged, but the designers put the honeycomb there for a reason. I assume that it is to generate some turbulence for the hot wire sensor to detect airflows correctly - especially at idle or low speeds.

Questions:
Does anyone know where I can get new honeycomb mesh? It doesn't have to be cut to the exact shape - I can trim it myself.

Does anyone run their vehicles without the honeycomb, and if so, do you notice any difference in performance or economy?

Thanks in advance for your help.
User avatar
Guy
Posts: 10366
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2002 8:43 am
Location: Wangaratta

Post by Guy »

whats a new section worth ... look at some bits of a TJ magne or similar ... most likley the same part ..
" If governments are involved in the covering up the knowledge of aliens, Then they are doing a much better job of it than they do of everything else "
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests