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Raz316
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Post Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:31 pm

Hey you lot,

I need to replace the airflow meter on my M40 316i. Is there a part specific to this model, or can I just get an e30 AFM?

cheers :)

oh, and where could I actually get one? :?
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Post Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:53 pm

you have to get one for a 1.6..

i've got one i bought of Toby but its for a manual not an auto so doesnt work on mine
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Post Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:10 pm

place an ad in the wanted parts section or ask scott325 or dazleeds.

I got one last week and fitted it too. It was easy

Dont buy a new one theyre Ԛ£250 brand new!!! :mad:
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Post Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:30 pm

Ta you two.

Jhonno: so you have a 1.6 AFM for a manual you need to get rid of.....? ;)
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Post Tue Oct 18, 2005 10:53 am

Hey, could someone tell me a fair price for a second hand AFM?

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Post Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:02 am

yeah i do have one sat doing nothing..

Ԛ£15
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Post Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:13 am

Air Flow Meters should be burnt!
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Post Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:18 am

yeah they should.. however.. a maf conversion or emerald on a 316i m40 is a bit excessive :lol:
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Post Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:19 am

hey jhonno, you have a pm!

cheers
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Post Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:48 pm

what exactly does an afm do?
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Post Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:08 pm

it measures the amount of airflow that goes in to your car!
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