Hi guys, ive been a bit weary about this mod for ages, but after seeing almost 100 testimonials on Briskoda and TDICLUB i decided to give it a go.
Basically the mod (also called 'Cagemod' on TDIClub after the person who thought it up) is cleaning the contacts of the MAF (can be done by plugging in and unplugging a few times!) and then smearing some dielectric grease on the electrical connections.
As the MAF is very sensetive, the arcing caused by movements of the plug can make the reading vary considerably - couple this with a clattery diesel engine shaking it and youve got a lot of interference! The dielectric grease prevents the arcing of the connections and also repels any water from potentially corroding the contacts.
Ive just bitten the bullet and bought a tube - 56g for £6. I Slightly coated the female connectors, plugged/unplugged a few times, re-applied grease and then finally plugged in. The difference is remarkable! The car starts in a single engine revolution and is much more willing at low revs - absolutely no hesitation as i previously found. I always found my mates Ibiza FR's a lot smoother below 2.5k but now mine is smoother and quieter than that! Ive not really had it above 3k yet due to only a 10mile commute so will report back with more longer term findings!
So if any of you have excessive clatter, hesitation or just wanna give it a try, id like to hear your findings also! PS ive also seen threads of this working on 1.8T's altho ill test that on Bruces LCR at the next Sheffield meet
EDIT: Mini Guide can be found on Post Number 66 - Thanks RedCupraTDi
Related Threads and info:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=729585
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia/silicone-grease-less-smoky-diesel-car/64617/
Edit: Another link with more testimonials
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=81288&page=4&highlight=MAF+CAGE
Basically the mod (also called 'Cagemod' on TDIClub after the person who thought it up) is cleaning the contacts of the MAF (can be done by plugging in and unplugging a few times!) and then smearing some dielectric grease on the electrical connections.
As the MAF is very sensetive, the arcing caused by movements of the plug can make the reading vary considerably - couple this with a clattery diesel engine shaking it and youve got a lot of interference! The dielectric grease prevents the arcing of the connections and also repels any water from potentially corroding the contacts.
Ive just bitten the bullet and bought a tube - 56g for £6. I Slightly coated the female connectors, plugged/unplugged a few times, re-applied grease and then finally plugged in. The difference is remarkable! The car starts in a single engine revolution and is much more willing at low revs - absolutely no hesitation as i previously found. I always found my mates Ibiza FR's a lot smoother below 2.5k but now mine is smoother and quieter than that! Ive not really had it above 3k yet due to only a 10mile commute so will report back with more longer term findings!
So if any of you have excessive clatter, hesitation or just wanna give it a try, id like to hear your findings also! PS ive also seen threads of this working on 1.8T's altho ill test that on Bruces LCR at the next Sheffield meet
EDIT: Mini Guide can be found on Post Number 66 - Thanks RedCupraTDi
Related Threads and info:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=729585
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia/silicone-grease-less-smoky-diesel-car/64617/
Edit: Another link with more testimonials
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=81288&page=4&highlight=MAF+CAGE
Last edited:
