Thread: TD5 cylinder Balancing

Originally Posted by justinc

Also, 300Kg/hr under load isn't enough, full throttle should see at least 550 to 650. I clean/test or replace MAFS that don't read over 300.

JC

Am I wrong - but I've taken to squirting the MAF with carby cleaner whenever I check the air filter?

im abit nervous about using carby cleaner on it, i use the electrical cleaner its safe for use on plastics so it shouldnt be as harsh.

cheers phil

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Out of interest, the ECU chip that I was running on the Hay River trip was causing greater engine vibration and noise in some rev bands under higher load. I've since changed to a milder chip and the problems have gone. Based on this, the ECU does seem to have an impact on the smoothness of the motor.

Since having the BD chip in mine i recon there is more NVH,particularly around the 2300 rev area under load.
It's not really a problem.....the improved go is great..

Originally Posted by discowhite

im abit nervous about using carby cleaner on it, i use the electrical cleaner its safe for use on plastics so it shouldnt be as harsh.

cheers phil

Certainly using carby cleaner is bad for plastics etc, CO contact cleaner is just the stuff

Cleaning the MAF when checking airfilter is not a bad habit IMHO.


JC

For those of use that don't know. Is there a difference between contact cleaner and electrical cleaner?

and where do you get it?

There is.. but first.

Co contact cleaner is an electrcial cleaner but its plastics safe so ideal for use on mafs and maps.

What makes it an electrical cleaner is that it leaves no residue (other than any gunk its failed to shift)

Not all electrical cleaners are plastics friendly

not all plastic friendly cleaners are electrical friendly.

Co contact cleaner can be had from some auto shops and most electronics shops (jaycar)

Originally Posted by Slunnie

For those of use that don't know. Is there a difference between contact cleaner and electrical cleaner?

and where do you get it?

Simon, they are one in the same, the trick is to ensure the description on the can includes ' no residue' . Electrical cleaners can also encompass 'air in a can' which is next to useless for cleaning MAF's. Good for PC's though...

CRC make the product 'CO contact cleaner' in a blue and white can. This is what I use.

DO NOT attempt to use metho on a cotton bud, this can end in tears as the filaments are ultra brittle. One touch can cost you $300 odd

JC

Excellent! Thanks for that Dave.