Bosch MAF from ECP Any Good

[Sprogpole]

Hi,

Is the Bosch MAF from ECP any good?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/SEAT_Leon_1.8_2002/p/car-parts/engine-parts/fuel-and-engine-management/engine-management-sensor/?434440750&1&0e9beefa8ebd7faaedc987ce04f906269664493e&000009

ECP: £62.40 (+£ 36 Surcharge)
TPS: £126 (+£60 Surcharge)

Thanks

 

[andycupra]

as long as its the correct maf, yes.

 

[glynnd]

Personally I would say no. Been there done it and got the t shirt. Non gen electricals dont last long..

 

[Sprogpole]

A brand new one from TPS is £300+ and a weeks wait.

A Bosch unit re-manufactured from TPS or from ECP should be the same I thought?

 

[BoostHard]

ECP mafs are shite, They fail far to often. Do a search on here and you will see.

Dealer only.

 

[daz_rt_04]

Might be an option to try a SEAT dealership and not just TPS....I've learnt recently that TPS are not always cheaper.

 

[BoostHard]

I get MAF's from a VW dealer for £90

 

[Ronin225]

70mm MAFS are a lot cheaper than 80mm ones though

 

[BoostHard]

70mm MAFS are a lot cheaper than 80mm ones though

They are 80mm Maf's. I have an LCR.

 

[traumapat]

I have the TPS 80mm one and its fine. I asked for a discount as i get most stuff from them and paid 90.

 

[traumapat]

A brand new one from TPS is £300+ and a weeks wait.

A Bosch unit re-manufactured from TPS or from ECP should be the same I thought?

I think we all use the exchange ones, dealers do too. I think there must be different grades of sensor as some cheap ones dont work well yet tps/dealer are usually perfect.

 

[jamfull]

Nothing wrong with GSF bosch Mafs that i have bought in the past

 

[daz_rt_04]

I think we all use the exchange ones, dealers do too. I think there must be different grades of sensor as some cheap ones dont work well yet tps/dealer are usually perfect.

I've heard of numerous motor factors around my way 'Re-branding' a product. Unless it actually has a Bosch marking and number/s on it. I wouldn't touch it.

 

[traumapat]

I've heard of numerous motor factors around my way 'Re-branding' a product. Unless it actually has a Bosch marking and number/s on it. I wouldn't touch it.

I think even then its only marked on the tube rather than the sensor its which is removable. Cant win can you..

 

[daz_rt_04]

I think even then its only marked on the tube rather than the sensor its which is removable. Cant win can you..

Unfortunately not. I have to try shift genuine Peugeot parts for a living... It's a right chore

 

[Sprogpole]

The £90 ones from TPS or a VAG dealer are all re-manufactured. They come in a Bosch sealed box with stickers all over them saying so, I actually went to TPS, Seat and Audi parts and got them to show me.
My local Audi did have a brand new one in stock £305 +VAT.

So, I went to Euro and looked at one there, I know they do cheaper ones, but I asked for the Bosch one at £62. and it was identical, same box, same seal on the box, same re-made labels.

I went with the one from ECP and all is fine so far, only time will tell now.
Currently my findings have lead me to believe that as long as it's branded Bosch and not some unknown brand, it's the same re-made part. More than likely refurbished at the same place to the same Bosch quality control standards.

 

[BoostHard]

The £90 ones from TPS or a VAG dealer are all re-manufactured. They come in a Bosch sealed box with stickers all over them saying so, I actually went to TPS, Seat and Audi parts and got them to show me.
My local Audi did have a brand new one in stock £305 +VAT.

So, I went to Euro and looked at one there, I know they do cheaper ones, but I asked for the Bosch one at £62. and it was identical, same box, same seal on the box, same re-made labels.

I went with the one from ECP and all is fine so far, only time will tell now.
Currently my findings have lead me to believe that as long as it's branded Bosch and not some unknown brand, it's the same re-made part. More than likely refurbished at the same place to the same Bosch quality control standards.

I expect you will be back in a month to tell us its failed.
Yes the dealer ones are recon, but for some reason they last and ECP ones don't even though they are identicle.

 

[ibizacupra]

not so in my experience

try getting a replacement under warranty from TPS vs euro/gsf

 

[glynnd]

I had 3 on the run from GSF and all lasted about 10k. In the end I got a refund and went to TPS. Was about 70 plus vat exc but that was in 2007!.
Still I wouldnt get anything electrical sensor from anybody but TPS/Vw.

 

[BoostHard]

not so in my experience

try getting a replacement under warranty from TPS vs euro/gsf

Bill do you mean you don't have any issues with Euro MAF's?