rtbiscuit Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Was about to fit my typhoon system, which shouldn't be a major problem, but as i was assessing the job i came across a minor problem. as part of the fitting porcess you have to remove the MAF sensor but it seems to be held in place with star fittings. and none of my star drives fit because it seems to have a sticky up bit in the middle. its as if they are tamper proof maf sensor fittings. is there a speciaql tool for removing them i tried a set of adjustable grips like someone else ahd mentioned else where, but i couldn't seem to get on to the small screw. how have others removed there maf sensor? if someone has the right tool could you tell me what it is and where to get it from or laon it to me for the weekend. anyway it pi**ed it down and was cold so i gave up and went inside, only to find the wife has 101 jobs for me to do inside the rain has stopped but don't feel i have enough time to fit it, will have to wait till next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 You should be able to get a fitting from B&Q or halfrauds. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I dont have the number but is there anything on here bud. http://www.knfilters.com/search/typhoon.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 have found some correct fittings from screw fix, found a star socket set with holes in the middle, cost me £20 but i suppose it will mena i have them for good and other jobs in the future. will have to have a play next weekend. really frustrating as i wanted to fit it now. especially as i have repainted the box and polished the intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Patience young Jedi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 Patience young Jedi lol i refer to my students as padawans. if i'm a young jedi does that make you yoda or obiwan kanobi i think yoda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 the amount of tools i'm slowly collecting i'll have to set up a fitting workshop for all those who cant or don;t want to fit there own stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 They do sell the Torx security bits in Halfrauds as I had to get some a couple of months ago, although I guess it's a bit too late to state that now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 They do sell the Torx security bits in Halfrauds as I had to get some a couple of months ago, although I guess it's a bit too late to state that now this is what i got, looks like a good set, and they'll find a place in my workshop no problem at all. http://www.screwfix.com/prods/17465/Han ... et-Bit-Set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I just popped down to AutoFit and asked one of the mechanics if I could borrow it for 5 mins, and done the CAI install on their forecourt, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 I just popped down to AutoFit and asked one of the mechanics if I could borrow it for 5 mins, and done the CAI install on their forecourt, lol cheeky monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 btw, lemme know when you want the K&N recharge kit dropped off, I'll be back in town on Monday night, so it'll be Tuesday earliest that I can get it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 btw, lemme know when you want the K&N recharge kit dropped off, I'll be back in town on Monday night, so it'll be Tuesday earliest that I can get it to you. i think i might be fitting the typhoon kit tuesday night, depending on what time i get in. if you wanted to pop in your more than welcome. will probably fit it, and then remove and clean the filter later. how long do you reckon it would take to dry after soaking it in water, before i could re oil and re fit? just trying to work out how long i would need to not drive for to do the clean? actually, i might clean the filter tomorrow night. ready for oiling and re fitting the following night, thats if your able to pop round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 According to my failing memory, you spray the cleaner all over the paper element, let it soak in, then rinse the filter out, then dry it and then re-oil it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 i read somewhere it only needs to be done every 30,000 miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 summat like that, just thought you might aswel have it for when you do need it, as I have no use for it whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Finally got round to fitting my typhoon system took me around 3 hours (started at 7.30pm finished 10.30 pm) is that a new world record? it has gone from this to this i have stripped all the decals off and polished the main pipe, i also repainted the air box. must admit, it was one bitch of a job, i didn't know there were so many bolts on the splash tray of the car. and getting access or even a spanner on to some of the bots you have to remove is time consuming, especially the one that holds the plate down over the short plastic OEM air intake built into the bumper and the one that holds the maf cable to the engine block. but once in it looks good, but i have no intention of removing it for a long time yet. as i need to get over the scrapes up my arm hands and fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Nice one Rich, so how does it sound. The job turned into a marathon then, that shoulf please someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 not sur eon sound as it was late when i finished, and my wifes car was blocking me in the garage, so packed up and came on here, will find out tommorow morning. all i could tell while running the engine and checking for leaks was that when you lift off it does seem to make more of a suck noise. look forward to the drive to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 i did find i was missing one part, which was the long bolt nut and washer that goes through the toeing eye socket and holds the long arm of the air scoop in place. so i've improvised and used a length of electrical wire. that puppy aint going no where. (i ahd no bolts or washers to hand ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Sorry about that bud, glad you got it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Sorry about that bud, glad you got it sorted no probs martin, i'm a master bodger, can fix anything with a bit of gaffa tape and bailer twine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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