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• Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Aug 2014 12:09:51 -0700
  ...N wrote: > > > Hi folks. > > > > I am fairly certain that the Vanagon charcoal filter canister is NLA. > This > > would be for a 1981 gas Vanagon...
• Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:38:16 -0700
  ...N wrote: >>> >>> Hi folks. >>> >>> I am fairly certain that the Vanagon charcoal filter canister is NLA. >> This >>> would be for a 1981 gas Vanagon...
• Re: Complete list of parts needed from Jetta to do conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 23:27:50 -0400
  ...Fuel pump assembly, I just mounted the whole thing, filter and all under the van 4. The vacuum storage tank thingy, on the Golf...
• Re: Water Filtration vs Water Purification
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 13:20:55 -0700
  ...Some kind of external filter attached in line to the water hose. Water is "Filtered" as you fill the onboard tank. (Charcoal, Ceramic, paper...
• Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:15:05 -0500
  ...a >long time); cleaned idle stabilizer; reconnected send/return lines to >charcoal filter - one had been disconnected since I bought the van 2 >years...
• Re: Gas tank vacuum
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 00:03:48 -0600
  ...vacuum operated valve on the clear hose from the charcoal canister to the air filter on this 85 and that when he replaced the...
• Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:13:05 -0700
  ...We found out that > his WBX'r had the bottom vent hose of the charcoal filter exhaust to > atmosphere, not into air cleaner, Bentley...
• Re: 90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:44:10 -0700
  ...90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem > Time to replace the charcoal canister, me thinks. That's where the air > comes through on the way to...
• Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Apr 2012 23:40:55 -0400
  ...It is located near the air filter. A shop that deals with this will have the means to pressure test including a smoke machine...
• Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 22:50:18 +0000
  ...outlet....almost triple the cross-sectional area for better flow).  New charcoal filter valve (mine might be good but since 31 years old and...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 23:23:37 -0700
  ...rings). >Fuel pressure is good per test I watched the mechanic perform. > I couldn't find the Charcoal hose going to my air filter.
• Re: Mysterious Hard Plastic Tube- 2.1 L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 3 Jun 2017 21:21:54 -0700
  ...it goes to a > port on top of the engine air filter housing. And it has a cap on it like > it was made...
• Re: Gas tank hard to fill, another issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:00:52 -0700
  ...I've tried several stations > and it isn't them, I'm afraid. > > I've heard of some filter? Or charcoal? In the way...
• Re: fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:57:36 -0500
  ...filter used on thse years makes the perfect adapter. Make sure the vapor recovery system (venting) is working properly and that the charcoal canister...
• FW: question for the list
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 09:23:51 -0700
  ...I'm wondering if some kind of pressure is causing this? Maybe a vacuum leak that should be sucking fumes through the charcoal filter...
• Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 18:39:03 +0000
  ...diminished liquid fuel supply to filter and motor? Other things I've read about include:  gas cap, charcoal cannister, bad coil, fuel pressure regulator...
• Re: Mysterious Hard Plastic Tube- 2.1 L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Jun 2017 23:26:56 -0500
  ...it goes to > a > > port on top of the engine air filter housing. And it has a cap on it like > > it was made...
• Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 20:05:12 -0400
  ...New charcoal filter valve (mine might be good but since 31 years old and only $40 seems worth it for the peace of mind...
• [Fwd: Intake manifold vacuum?]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 09:59:28 -0700
  ...Recently I noticed that the charcoal filter valve behind the airbox has a sharp click when you feather the throttle. Never heard it before...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Mar 2018 21:57:19 -0500
  ...Once the valve is open, it allows the intake plenum to pull vapors out of the canister by pulling filtered air over the charcoal...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:41:41 -0500
  ...All I know is it involves > pressurization (vacuum?) of some sort, and takes 15-20 minutes to test. > Perhaps a charcoal evap filter only...
• Re: fuel system expansion tanks
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:03:36 -0700
  ...While trying to do this the nipple broke off of the > valve that attaches to the line leading back to the charcoal filter. The...
• Re: Gas tank hard to fill, another issue
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:46:15 -0500
  ...I've tried several > stations > and it isn't them, I'm afraid. > > I've heard of some filter? Or charcoal? In the way...
• Re: [WetWesties] Re: Water Filtration vs Water Purification
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 20:55:20 -0700
  ...Water > is > "Filtered" as you fill the onboard tank. (Charcoal, Ceramic, paper .. > too be determined) > > Drinking Water: > > A Sweetwater or MSR hand pump system...
• Re: source for stainless steel fuel clamps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:54:54 -0700
  ...I bought a new fuel pump and charcoal canister filter a while back, and would like to put new clamps on when I change...
• Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - KKALnSF
  Mon, 2 Apr 2012 21:40:39 -0700
  ...It is located near the air filter. A shop that deals with this will > have the means to pressure test including a smoke machine...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 28 May 2011 03:33:28 -0400
  ...Isn't this suppose to connect to the charcoal filter? Where is that suppose to go? I assume I should connect that properly correct...
• Re: mystery hose disconnected
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 11:55:06 -0600
  ...that's your charcoal cannister, for the evaporative emissions control part of the gas tank. the cylinder in the wheel well, that is. it...
• Fuel pressure & injectors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 09:12:28 -0400
  ...gas tank being pressurized because of the vent line through the charcoal filter. Finally, in order to check my fuel pressure, the FLAPS guages...
• Re: Vanagon choking when feeding gas
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 11:20:45 PDT
  ...From there the air/fuel vapor can be sucked through a charcoal filter into engine intake. Thus no toxic vapor is escaped into the...
• Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:07:06 -0800
  ...Also I have not messed with the charcoal canister and that section of the fuel venting system. Should I?   I will stumble down to...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 6 Mar 2018 12:48:21 -0800
  ...Only filtered > fuel goes in that direction. The pump whining is usually caused by a > restricted inlet or the fuel being heated to the...
• Re: Gas tank hard to fill, another issue
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:00:15 -0800
  ...I've tried several >> stations >> and it isn't them, I'm afraid. >> >> I've heard of some filter? Or charcoal? In the way...
• Re: FW: question for the list
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 12:35:27 -0400
  ...Maybe a vacuum leak > that should be sucking fumes through the charcoal filter isn't working? > > The only other symptom that has come up...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 May 2011 13:43:29 -0400
  ...Isn't this suppose to connect to the charcoal filter? Where is that suppose to go? I assume I should connect that properly correct...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:20:58 -0800
  ...Fuel filter - new > 2. Fuel pump - swap > 3. Fuel pressure regulator � swap > 4. Ground wire checked and cleaned > 5. Temp II sensor - new > 5...
• Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 Apr 2012 09:25:40 -0400
  ...It is located near the air filter. A shop that deals with this will >> have the means to pressure test including a smoke machine...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:42:55 -0400
  ...I'll check the charcoal filter valve. I've not ventured into that >realm yet. I'll pay you a dollar if that has...
• Re: Camper Equipmetn Advise Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Aug 94 10:01:08 PDT
  ...I carry a mini-Weber charcoal grill but Steve's talk about a gas grill has got me thinking... not only is charcoal slower...
• First Timer Overhaul... Some Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 17:41:11 -0400
  ...started coming out of the breather box tube which hangs underneath (charcoal filter not present on my vehicle). Bad news, so I got a...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 29 May 2011 15:07:37 -0400
  ...Isn't this suppose to connect to the charcoal filter? Where is that suppose to go? I assume I should connect that properly correct...
• Re: Possible Vanagon Syndrome...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:22:37 -0400
  ...stop me? Fuel filter clogged? Water in tank from either bad ga or past water event in evaporation tank? Charcoal canister, is there suction...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 09:31:02 -0400
  ...Isn't this suppose to connect > to the charcoal filter? Where is that suppose to go? I assume I should > connect that properly correct...
• Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 14:55:04 -0400
  ...diminished liquid fuel supply to filter and motor? Other things I've read about include: gas cap, charcoal cannister, bad coil, fuel pressure regulator...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sat, 28 May 2011 21:44:57 -0400
  ...Isn't this suppose to connect to the charcoal filter? Where is that suppose to go? I assume I should connect that properly correct...
• Re: Smells like Gas
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Sun, 1 Oct 1995 19:55:40 -0600 (MDT)
  ...at the front top of the tank, 2 for the overflow/charcoal filter and 1 for the overflow pipe. One of these is either...
• Re: emissions equip for 73 Bus
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 15:58:19 PDT
  ...All that is required is a dual-diaphragm distributor, manifold cross-pipe, charcoal filter, stock air-cleaner with preheater setup and the vacuum valve...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 May 2011 15:18:27 -0400
  ...Isn't this suppose to connect to the charcoal filter? Where is that suppose to go? I assume I should connect that properly correct...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 29 May 2011 15:06:02 -0400
  ...Isn't this suppose to connect to the charcoal filter? Where is that suppose to go? I assume I should connect that properly correct...
• Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 2 Apr 2012 21:41:02 -0700
  ...It is located near the air filter. A shop that deals with this will have the means to pressure test including a smoke machine...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 11:34:11 -0400
  ...Isn't this suppose to connect to the charcoal filter? Where is that suppose to go? I assume I should connect that properly correct...
• Re: need help from someone to look at their engine...
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 14:52:48 -0700
  ...It is located inline with the vacuum hose that comes from the charcoal filter valve located in the top-right of the engine compartment...
• Re: For those familiar with the VW 1.8t engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:31:12 -0700
  ...and you thought about air filter, fuel fitler and oxygen sensor/s ? and ... clogged or restricted cat ? you'd think it would feel strongest...
• Re: Gas tank hard to fill, another issue
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:02:53 -0800
  ...I've tried several > >> stations > >> and it isn't them, I'm afraid. > >> > >> I've heard of some filter? Or charcoal? In the way...
• Re: Fuel tank suction...
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 12:58:24 -0500
  ...Fumes from the fuel tank were supposed to go throgh a charcoal filter then ot the manifold where they would be burned in a...
• Re: Fuel pressure & injectors
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 07:37:02 -0700
  ...gas tank being pressurized because of the vent line through the charcoal > filter. > > Finally, in order to check my fuel pressure, the FLAPS guages...
• Re: Loss of Power after carwash
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:41:33 -0400
  ...I don't know where the charcoal canister/fuel vapor recovery vacuum lines are on your model of bus, but I'd check that...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush - Michigan Radio
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 22:47:24 -0400
  ...Isn't this suppose to connect > to the charcoal filter? Where is that suppose to go? I assume I should > connect that properly correct...
• Re: Possible Vanagon Syndrome...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:29:34 -0700
  ...stop me? > > Fuel filter clogged? > Water in tank from either bad ga or past water event in evaporation tank? > Charcoal canister, is there suction...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 23:57:24 -0400
  ...Isn't this suppose to > connect to the charcoal filter? Where is that suppose to go? I assume > I should connect that properly correct...