I think I over oiled my filter...

[StangLou]

I cleaned my K&N filter on my 5.0 the other day with the Filtercharger kit. I was pretty careful with oiling the filter, but I still think I got a little happy with it. When I first start the car up now it has a hesitation in the idle. It drops down to around 700rpms and feels like its "hiccuping" It smooths out a little after it warms up say for 5 mins or so. By the time I get to the last stop sign in my subdivision, its idling higher and feels smoother, but still a little hesitant. Once I drive most of the way to work it has a VERY slight hesitation still at idle. Drivability is fine other than that.
Does it sound like I just over oiled the filter to you guys and now the MAM is all oiled up. Is there anyway I can fix this ie. clean off the oil, or do I need to buy a freaking new one now.
Thanks for any help guys

 

[Ray III]

well look at the element, does it have oil and crud on it? I tink you can clean it w/ qtip and alky but dont quote me on that

 

[RickyB]

5.0 speed density, or maf?....if maf could just be the sensor is just covered in oil

 

[StangLou]

Its a '90 so Im maf.

maf could just be the sensor is just covered in oil

What would I use to clean it with? Could I just use a swab with like EtOH on it, or would that harm the sensor?

 

[89lxsport50]

Electric contact cleaner, available at any auto parts store. Just spray it off. Be very careful not to break the tiny wires.

 

[BlackFox5.0]

Electric contact cleaner, available at any auto parts store. Just spray it off. Be very careful not to break the tiny wires.

Thats what I used. Just don't touch the sensors as they are very fragile.

 

[StangLou]

Thanks guys Ill pick some up today and give it a shot.

 

[giddyup306]

Did you by chance oil the inside of the filter?

 

[StangLou]

Nope, just the outside. I just have a feeling it was to heavy in some spots. I was trying to watch the dog outside and oil the filter at the same time lol. Next time I wont multitask