charcoal canister air connection routing help
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charcoal canister air connection routing help
guys, i took just enough photos back in March to put this evidence together. where does the short line on top get connected? or am i totally out of whack? i know the longer hose gets routed out the bottom of car, but can’t seem to recall a connection for the top shorter one. is it just open air?
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Re: charcoal canister air connection routing help
Take a look at the top of the canister, IIRC, it is molded in 'AIR'. Or something of that nature.
On a '90 that T hose setup fits into the open fender area. One hose up, the other down.
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On a '90 that T hose setup fits into the open fender area. One hose up, the other down.
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Re: charcoal canister air connection routing help
yes, this is the “air” connection that i am questioning. i know one side goes down into bottom of car, it’s the shorter side of the tee that seems out of place. is it also exposed to atmosphere?
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Re: charcoal canister air connection routing help
On my 91 TPI, the port labeled "AIR" is open to the atmosphere. It has a dust cap on it that allows air to enter during purge but keep water and such from getting in.
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Re: charcoal canister air connection routing help
When the canister isn't being purged it allows air to exit the canister. This is due to fumes entering from the gas tank.
During a purge cycle it allows air into the canister to replace what is purged into the engine.
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During a purge cycle it allows air into the canister to replace what is purged into the engine.
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Re: charcoal canister air connection routing help
huh, wonder why GM felt the need for 2 hoses - one up and one down. I was thinking if fuel was exiting the up hose could facilitate preventing vapor lock, but would the reverse be true?
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