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how to get the broken maf screw out?

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Old May 20, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
I can't believe we don't have pics of this epic failure....
(sorry Ny, couldn't resist...)
I forgot to take a pic.

Originally Posted by 04RX8man
^haha he could have avoided us all knowing of the EPIC FAILURE if he only would have SEARCHED!!!!! HAHA. had to do it
DAMN YOU N00B !!!!!

Originally Posted by Socket7
meh. Just wrap the whole mess up in duct tape.

Problem solved!
Im going to try to make a "new hole" using some special drill bits in the future.

I will do it later ... no time lately


Originally Posted by staticlag
Have you tried using a tap?

If its a metal-metal connection you can just drill a tiny pilot hole and re-tap the hole
Nope, its too tight.

I did drill the center out, but still wont come out. Im going to try to make a new hole later.

Originally Posted by myriadshalaks
is it out?
Its 90% out, but the rest just "stay" and wanna live there for life.



I will get a tiny bit bigger drill bit to make a new hole outa it.

couple problems with this kit, oh yeah,

- the MAF screw holes is NOT the right size, its a bit SMALLER than the stock screw. when you try to put it in, this is what happen. (I tried using a stock screw on the other hole and ... no good, didnt get stuck but, its just too small)

- Another problem with this hole is that .... its not deep enough, its "slightly" shorter than the MAF screw + MAF combine. So even the size is right, the depth is not.

- The MAF hole is too "big". so even if the size and depth are right. there is no way I can create a seal outa it. I need to find a bigger gasket.

- There is another "small" MAF tube with the correct size and everything ... but it serves no purpose at all, I dont even know why its in the box.

Mine could be just a bad kit, **** happens. Maybe I should email HKS and see what they say.

In the mean time (actually 2 days ago), I restored my car completely back to Stock intake with VFAD. took me about an hour something. Ahh, its so quiet ... my butt dyno is telling me I got another 20 hp outa the quietness ...

might sound kinda confusing. I will upload some pics later today and explain it clearly

Last edited by nycgps; May 20, 2009 at 03:22 PM.
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