|
| kenny |
|
|||
|
I have a spare maf to suit my standard injectors, but on closer inspection I found that one of the hotwires has come off the poles its meant to be attached ,its not broken just dismounted.
Can I solder it back in place, or will the solder not be heat resistant enough for this task?? it just looks too easy to fix! so it cant be
_________________
|
|||
| Top | |
|||
| n0f34r |
|
||
|
giuve it a go, if it works it works, if not then replace it
|
||
| Top | |
||
| EDXR8 |
|
|||
|
I doubt it because the MAF wires run pretty hot, its just a question if they run hot enough to melt the solder.
|
|||
| Top | |
|||
| kenny |
|
|||
|
that was my main concern too but they run at 200 degC i believe..but if i use a high tin content maybe the melting point will be higher.
its just a spare but if it s f**k its not worth taking up storage space in cupboard. whe the ignition is turned on should the mafs be hot??if so this might be a good test.
_________________
|
|||
| Top | |
|||
| EDXR8 |
|
|||
|
It heats as soon as you turn the engine on, it only takes a second or so so you will know pretty much straight away. The other problem I see is that even with high temp solder, it may not stand up to the constant heat cycles and vibrations. I don't think its worth it really unless you are stuck and need the sensor.
|
|||
| Top | |
|||
| kenny |
|
|||
|
EDXR8 wrote: It heats as soon as you turn the engine on, it only takes a second or so so you will know pretty much straight away. The other problem I see is that even with high temp solder, it may not stand up to the constant heat cycles and vibrations. I don't think its worth it really unless you are stuck and need the sensor.
with high temp solder having troubles getting it to take anyway
_________________
|
|||
| Top | |
|||
| kenny |
|
|||
|
ahhhhhhhhhh f**k it,if i ever need to use it, it can be fixed by someone else-til then it can take up space in the cupboard & then maybe get lost
_________________
|
|||
| Top | |
|||
| 4.9 EF Futura |
|
|||
|
Yeah the hotwire is kept at 200deg above the temp sense wire...
Depending on solder, i think melting point anywhere between 150deg and 300deg.... If you give it a shot, do plenty of testing before actually starting the engine... i shudder at the thought of solder making its way into the combustion chamber...
_________________ I promise..... I will never die. |
|||
| Top | |
|||
| Who is online |
|---|
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 20 guests |
