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jcgill · 04-05-2012, 10:02 PM

Just installed my no-tune vararam intake had no fitment issues but now I have a check engine light. I'm pretty sure it is because only one screws that hold the maf in the intake will stay screwed in. Anyone else have this problem or know how I can fix it?

KEEP RT · 04-05-2012, 10:37 PM

Sounds like something isn't sealed right. Is the MAF cable plugged in all the way? and is the seal for the MAF in place?

jcgill · 04-05-2012, 10:42 PM

Just edited to better explain the problem. The maf seal is in place but I can wiggle it alot due to the missing screw.

D-RockSS12 · 04-05-2012, 10:43 PM

Get another screw

J.C. · 04-05-2012, 10:47 PM

^lol!

jcgill · 04-05-2012, 10:54 PM

Tried that, the screw just falls out. I guess I'll have to drill a new hole tomorrow or buy a bigger screw

JWoj3540 · 04-05-2012, 11:03 PM

Was this a tamper proof screw? I've seen MAF sensors that have these…I don't have my mark yet otherwise I'd tell you.

The_Stache · 04-05-2012, 11:10 PM

Doesn't sound right, both screws should seat and hold just fine. I would look up steve with vararam (do a search on the forums) and give him a ring. He will make sure your taken care of!

jcgill · 04-06-2012, 12:44 AM

Took the intake out and tried the screws without the maf and they hold just fine but slip out with it on, so I'll just get longer screws

IndeedSS1 · 04-06-2012, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcgill

Took the intake out and tried the screws without the maf and they hold just fine but slip out with it on, so I'll just get longer screws

The brass screw inserts should be flush with the plastic. However even if they are slightly recessed the screws should still be long enough. Does the MAF sensor look like it is seating evenly?

Chiefish · 04-06-2012, 07:32 AM

I just installed mine yesterday too, I didnt even get the screws for the maf in my kit. I had to go to my back room and pick a couple that fit. But they have not loosened up on me at all yet, ill chack again tonight to make sure. I dont think drilling it would be a good idea, the screws are not supposed to go all the way thru the housing into the flow of air inside it. Just bring the assya nd the maf sensor with you to the hardware store and get some better screws. Im sure its sucking air if theres only one screw holding it in place.

ssmike · 04-06-2012, 08:44 AM

Contact Vararam, they will take care of you! It sucks that you have this problem and Vararam is kinda notorious for these kind of issues!

IndeedSS1 · 04-06-2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcgill

Just installed my no-tune vararam intake had no fitment issues but now I have a check engine light. I'm pretty sure it is because only one screws that hold the maf in the intake will stay screwed in. Anyone else have this problem or know how I can fix it?

Are you saying the brass insert is coming out? I've seen that before and you can just super glue it into place Just don't get any glue on the internal threads.

Like Mike pointed out, Vararam seems to have QC issues but they are great about making things right, if you call them.

DandD · 04-06-2012, 09:28 AM

I'll be installing mine today, sorry to hear that Chiefish, I got 3 of them in mine.

04-05-2012, 10:02 PM	#1
jcgill Drives: Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Arkansas Posts: 84	Vararam install problems Just installed my no-tune vararam intake had no fitment issues but now I have a check engine light. I'm pretty sure it is because only one screws that hold the maf in the intake will stay screwed in. Anyone else have this problem or know how I can fix it? Last edited by jcgill; 04-05-2012 at 10:41 PM.

04-05-2012, 10:37 PM	#2
KEEP RT Wonderfully Awful Idea Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 1,456 View My Garage	Sounds like something isn't sealed right. Is the MAF cable plugged in all the way? and is the seal for the MAF in place? __________________

04-05-2012, 11:10 PM	#8
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	Doesn't sound right, both screws should seat and hold just fine. I would look up steve with vararam (do a search on the forums) and give him a ring. He will make sure your taken care of! __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

04-06-2012, 07:32 AM	#11
Chiefish Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northwest n.j. Posts: 437	I just installed mine yesterday too, I didnt even get the screws for the maf in my kit. I had to go to my back room and pick a couple that fit. But they have not loosened up on me at all yet, ill chack again tonight to make sure. I dont think drilling it would be a good idea, the screws are not supposed to go all the way thru the housing into the flow of air inside it. Just bring the assya nd the maf sensor with you to the hardware store and get some better screws. Im sure its sucking air if theres only one screw holding it in place. __________________ Fast cars and Fast computers see my vintage CPU collection www.chiefish.com

04-06-2012, 09:28 AM	#14
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	I'll be installing mine today, sorry to hear that Chiefish, I got 3 of them in mine. __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

04-05-2012, 10:42 PM	#3
jcgill Drives: Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Arkansas Posts: 84	Just edited to better explain the problem. The maf seal is in place but I can wiggle it alot due to the missing screw.

04-05-2012, 10:43 PM	#4
D-RockSS12 I like money Drives: Black 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS, Bitchin Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 73 View My Garage	Get another screw

04-05-2012, 10:47 PM	#5
J.C. Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario Posts: 98	^lol!

04-05-2012, 10:54 PM	#6
jcgill Drives: Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Arkansas Posts: 84	Tried that, the screw just falls out. I guess I'll have to drill a new hole tomorrow or buy a bigger screw

04-05-2012, 11:03 PM	#7
JWoj3540 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 696	Was this a tamper proof screw? I've seen MAF sensors that have these…I don't have my mark yet otherwise I'd tell you.

04-06-2012, 12:44 AM	#9
jcgill Drives: Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Arkansas Posts: 84	Took the intake out and tried the screws without the maf and they hold just fine but slip out with it on, so I'll just get longer screws

04-06-2012, 08:44 AM	#12
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	Contact Vararam, they will take care of you! It sucks that you have this problem and Vararam is kinda notorious for these kind of issues!

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