Quote Originally Posted by mbeach
Be careful using compressed air on the K&N -the high pressure will tear the cotton gauze and you'll end up with a hole.

Your symptoms sound a lot like those experienced with torn intake manifold gaskets -after you've run through the standard MAF sensor cleaning, give those a look.
mbeach, Where is the intake manifold gaskets?

I have completely removed the intake tube, with the MAF. I couldnt figure out how to get the MAF out of the tube though. It was still stuck even after removing the clamp. I didn't pry the tube because I didn't want to damage it.

I heavily sprayed the inside of the mesh screen with electronics cleaner that they sold me at AutoZone. I have the original air filter back in and I disconnected the battery twice. But it is still surging on startup then the engine check light comes on and the RPMs level out.

Also when I drove the truck home, approximately 3 miles, it died twice.

I looked and as best I can tell the little wires on the MAF behind the mesh look ok.

Also what is the little sensor on the oposite side end of the tube next to the intake? O2 sensor?