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Hi all, just an FYI...

Don't buy the VR6 MAF from the stealer!  Get the 2.0 sensor and save $250.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=773176

MK4 only!!

Stef Driver
97 Ginster

First of all, why would I call VWoA (or VWoC in my case)?  I'm not having
any problems with my Mk3.  This is just an FYI for the Mk4 owners and
something to keep in mind for future Mk4 owners.

Of course it will work.  What's the difference if you buy the whole MAF
sensor with VR6 housing from VW, or somehow buy the very same Bosch part
(just the sensor) and put it in your old housing?  The cheap way to obtain
said Bosch part is to buy the complete MAF with 2L housing from VW.  Both
engines use the same exact sensor with same Bosch part number.  Only the
housing is a different size, which is just a piece of plastic.

"Proof that Mk. IV VR6 and 2.0 MAF sensors are identical"
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=773176

"Proof that Mk. IV VR6 and 2.0 MAF sensors are identical"
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=773669

Cliff's Notes:

• The Bosch part number on the MAF for a 1999.5 Jetta VR6 matches that on the MAF from a 2000 Golf GL 2.0.
• The 2.0 MAF works like a champ in said 1999.5 Jetta VR6.
• The VR6 MAF is $200-$300.
  The 2.0 MAF is $47-$50 .
• The Bosch part number matches MAFs from two older VR6s: one built on 3/98 and the other 10/99.

This is an old thread, but I have had reason to check it out lately
and I can say with confidence that this works! It saved me $150.

Chris B.