air flow meter

[toey1977]

Is there anyway of fix repairing a air flow meter on a 3.5 v8, 88 model rangie, or does anybody know of a place that is good for selling them or repairing them. Most of the wreckers down my way (latrobe valley, for example speedo drive new $100 form wreckers $130 second hand( thanks again p38arover for how to fix this item)) try to rip you blind when selling parts, to the point i can buy new for a few buck more. the flap in the meter still work but the motor wont rev on petrol but drives fine on gas, although I can get to work on gas I wont petrol working for up the bush as I cant refill the gas tank with a jerry can lol

[cockie55]

If you planning to keep it it might be better long term solution to convert to latter hotwire EFI system. A used ECU, air flow meter and loom is worth around $300 + and an easy changeover. Go to ebay and search son of bundalene. Andy will have something for sure.

[andrew e]

If you planning to keep it it might be better long term solution to convert to latter hotwire EFI system. A used ECU, air flow meter is worth around $300 + and an easy changeover. Go to ebay and search son of bundalene. Andy will have something for sure.

no, i dont have an airflow for another few weeks, but they are avilable aftermarket for fairly cheap.


Andy

[toey1977]

If you planning to keep it it might be better long term solution to convert to latter hotwire EFI system. A used ECU, air flow meter and loom is worth around $300 + and an easy changeover. Go to ebay and search son of bundalene. Andy will have something for sure.


tried that sreach couldnt find anything came back with 0 results found for stores and products need help i wanna see what stuff andy has anyway

[POD]

Toey, I had problems several times with the AFM on my 1988 RR, usually is caused by a backfire on LPG (as the whole plenum and manifold is charged with a combustible mixture) slams the thing shut under explosive force and bends the post on which the flap swings. I had some success pulling the thing apart and filing the edges off the flap where it was binding, but it is a losing game. I now have an aftermarket system that does not use an airflow meter.

[toey1977]

Toey, I had problems several times with the AFM on my 1988 RR, usually is caused by a backfire on LPG (as the whole plenum and manifold is charged with a combustible mixture) slams the thing shut under explosive force and bends the post on which the flap swings. I had some success pulling the thing apart and filing the edges off the flap where it was binding, but it is a losing game. I now have an aftermarket system that does not use an airflow meter.


thanks for that, from where did you get your system and what brand (name of system) is it and how much can i expect to pay?

[POD]

The system I fitted to my 1988RR is from Simple Digital Systems ('SDS') in Canada. One of the key things that led to this choice was that the SDS system is programmable via a hand-held LCD programmer, thus no laptop computer is required- that was an issue for me at the time as there was no laptop in the family and I didn't want to lay out for that as well. SDS were a dream to deal with, their tech support was top notch and the system has performed flawlessly for about 5 years now I think.
Given the state of the AU$ and the proliferation of laptop computers I think something like haltech or wolff would be more the go now. The SDS system cost me about $1100, plus a nasty surprise $300 phone call from Aust customs. I don't think my 88 Rangie would fetch $1400 today but it is still going strong.

[SPROVER]

Ive got a good second hand one if you would like to buy it.Ran perfect on my 3.5 V8 Disco.Send me a Pm if you are interested.

Cheers

Chris