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Old 02-13-2010, 04:46 PM
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Does anyone know where to find a new vapor canister? I think thats what its called. I need that black canister that sits on the driver side, right by the radiator. If anyone knows where to get one, or if I even need it, please let me know! Its greatly appreciated, thanks.
 
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Old 02-14-2010, 10:47 AM
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Car year and engine would help.
 
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Old 02-14-2010, 11:35 AM
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Did you old one break or is it missing and you need it for emissions?
 
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Old 02-14-2010, 06:09 PM
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Unless you need it to pass vehicle or DEQ inspection, it's not a necessary item to make your car run well. It simply is a way to catch vapors and return them to the fuel tank. Took mine off my '71 back in '73 when I bought it, as it was a Ca. item, and not required in other states at that time.
 
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Old 02-14-2010, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 1971BB427
Unless you need it to pass vehicle or DEQ inspection, it's not a necessary item to make your car run well. It simply is a way to catch vapors and return them to the fuel tank. Took mine off my '71 back in '73 when I bought it, as it was a Ca. item, and not required in other states at that time.
Been thinkin about taking mine out,so when i do,do you just plug the line that goes to it or do you pull the line off the tank and plug it back there?
 
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Old 02-15-2010, 10:02 AM
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its a 1979 camaro z28. It has a V8 350 engine.
 
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Old 02-15-2010, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by B.M.
Been thinkin about taking mine out,so when i do,do you just plug the line that goes to it or do you pull the line off the tank and plug it back there?
wondering about this myself?
 
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Old 02-15-2010, 07:24 PM
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Since I've never had my tank out I simply plugged the line where it came off the tank above the axle. Then I changed to a vented gas cap. That's all it took to work great.
 
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Cool thanks
 
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