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  • Re: anyone refill a vanagon charcoal cannister?
    Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
    Wed, 23 Apr 2003 12:22:45 -0700
    Adam, How do you know your charcoal cannister is clogged? Do you have a vacuum in the fuel tank? I have a slight vacuum...
  • carbon cannister baywindow busses
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 08 May 1996 21:39:05 -0500 (EST)
    Folks, Has anyone replaced their charcoal cannister in their 72-79 bus? Is there any need to replace this thing? My bus has been...
  • Re: charcoal cannister
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:18:08 -0500
    ...charcoal cannister When I swapped out the charcoal filter on my '81 (for Jetta engine swap) I noticed the air cooled and Jetta cannisters...
  • Re: charcoal cannister
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:14:08 -0800
    When I swapped out the charcoal filter on my '81 (for Jetta engine swap) I noticed the air cooled and Jetta cannisters looked *very...
  • Re: charcoal cannister
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:40:04 -0600
    ...charcoal cannister When I swapped out the charcoal filter on my '81 (for Jetta engine swap) I noticed the air cooled and Jetta cannisters...
  • Re: charcoal cannister
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:30:14 -0800
    ...charcoal cannister To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 9:46 AM My charcaol cannister is compacted and causing my fuel...
  • charcoal cannister
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:46:02 -0500
    ...Has anyone on the list ever opened this cannister up and replaced the charcoal with the type that you might by for an aquarium...
  • Re: charcoal cannister
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:45:03 -0800
    ...charcoal cannister > > When I swapped out the charcoal filter on my '81 (for Jetta engine > swap) I noticed the air cooled and Jetta cannisters...
  • The Charcoal cannister, Digifant EFI..if it leaks, what?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 6 Apr 2011 09:39:57 -0700
    ...It is digifant, still uses the Vanagon air box and the Vanagon charcoal cannister is plumbed in, too. I am curious as to what...
  • Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] The Charcoal cannister, Digifant EFI..if it leaks, what?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 6 Apr 2011 11:57:12 -0700
    ...Wednesday, April 06, 2011 9:39 AM Subject: [VW gas I4 Conversions] The Charcoal cannister, Digifant EFI..if it leaks, what? I have the...
  • Re: Fuel gauge problem
    Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
    Sat, 3 Apr 2010 08:12:01 -0600
    ...Sending unit is on the side of the tank behind the charcoal cannister. Loosen/remove the cannister and you can check the wiring connections...
  • charcoal cannister
    Historical mailing list - eric luebbers
    Mon, 3 Jul 2006 11:34:36 -0700
    Hello all, Yesterday I reiceved a evaporative emission cannister. When I opened the box the new cannister had three nipples for hoses on the...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:31:29 -0400
    At 06:58 PM 10/27/2009, Michael Sullivan wrote: >That sounds crazy using charcoal. It works? If anything, I would try >charcoal from...
  • Charcoal Filter & Valve workings
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Fri, 30 Jun 2006 13:35:21 -0600
    ...I BELIEVE the idea is that when the gas tank expands with heat, the vapors are supposed to flow out through the charcoal cannister...
  • Re: Charcoal Filter & Valve workings
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:46:18 -0600
    ...with heat, the >> vapors are supposed to flow out through the charcoal cannister, >> exitingat the bottom (when the engine is not running). Likely, >> when...
  • anybody have vacuum restrictor plug?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
    Fri, 9 Jul 2004 11:09:53 -0400
    ...Forward right corner of engine compartment is a vacuum switch for the charcoal cannister. Has three hoses coming off it. One of these contains...
  • Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:12:36 -0500
    What is the purpose of this? Any maintenance required? Thanks. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle
  • Re: Gas Tank Thump
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Thu, 12 Oct 2000 16:35:15 +1000
    ...Locate charcoal cannister in rear right wheel well.Remaoval of wheel isn't entirely necessary,but jacking up van will give improved access. Undo...
  • Re: Charcoal Filter & Valve workings
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:15:24 -0400
    ...with heat, the > vapors are supposed to flow out through the charcoal cannister, > exitingat the bottom (when the engine is not running). Likely, > when...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:43:34 -0400
    At 05:12 PM 10/26/2009, Michael Sullivan wrote: >What is the purpose of this? It contains "activated" charcoal, meaning it's been...
  • Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:10:43 -0700
    ...Fuel Tank Weirdness > > Keith, > > No charcoal cannisters should vent to the atmoshpere (that is bad). > They > should always be recirculated back into the intake...
  • Post gas tank/system reseal - vacuum in gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:18:07 -0700
    ...Going through the "Green Bible", about the only thing i can see that should be "venting" the gas tank is the charcoal cannister? Does...
  • Re: Post gas tank/system reseal - vacuum in gas tank
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:35:51 -0400
    ...be "venting" the gas tank is the charcoal cannister? Does this > sound right? > > Do these charcoal cannisters get plugged? > > I have no idea where...
  • Re: anyone refill a vanagon charcoal cannister?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Wed, 23 Apr 2003 21:39:52 +0200
    I am wondering if the charcoal at your local fish store is the same as what is in your canister. I used to have...
  • Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:51:56 -0700
    I also found one of my small vacuum lines disconnected at the throttle body...Purple one, I think it goes to the charcoal cannister...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:31:31 -0400
    At 08:52 PM 10/26/2009, neil n wrote: >Bentley shows air cooled, Digijet, and Digifant, charcoal canister >bottom hose connecting to the...
  • Part nembers needed.
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:16:58 -0700
    ...Digifant ECU "D" model Digifant Harness Idle Control Relay Bosch Distributer that goes with the Digifant system Charcoal Cannister Valve Connected to the Charcoal...
  • Re: Gas Tank--Thunk!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Mon, 25 Aug 2003 13:40:21 +1000
    ...Jack up right rear wheel (but no need to remove) to gain better access to the charcoal cannister and remove said cannister (via a...
  • Followup: sucking gas tank...
    Historical mailing list - Grungy
    Thu, 5 Sep 2002 11:31:03 -0500
    ...check the line to the charcoal cannister. and the >cannister itself might be clogged up. that's the vacuum >relief route. > >> What do the...
  • Re: charcoal cannister
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:15:25 -0800
    I meant, "if needed". On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:14 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > If need could one substitute...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:16:28 -0500
    My experience with charcoal is with fish tanks and BBQs. So this lasts indef as long as no cracks or leaks? Thanks again for...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:12:30 -0700
    ...Charcoal Cannister Purpose > Hi Michael, Actually, it's your specific part of Texas where you have > no emissions inspection. DFW, and Houston do. But...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:37:17 -0400
    At 08:16 PM 10/26/2009, Michael Sullivan wrote: >My experience with charcoal is with fish tanks and BBQs. Fish tanks same stuff...
  • Re: Post gas tank/system reseal - vacuum in gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:42:14 -0400
    ...be "venting" the gas tank is the charcoal cannister? Does this > sound right? > > Do these charcoal cannisters get plugged? > > I have no idea where...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:52:21 -0700
    ...Bentley shows air cooled, Digijet, and Digifant, charcoal canister bottom hose connecting to the air cleaner. Anyone know if the charcoal canister bottom hose...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:50:50 -0700
    ...Was just double checking the hose routing to/from charcoal canister on my Vanagon w/Jetta motor. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0...
  • Re: sucking gas tank...
    Historical mailing list - Grungy
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 18:43:53 -0500
    I checked the charcoal cannister and the check valve today. Both appear to be okay. When I cover any one port on the cannister...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:43:12 -0700
    All I know is that my EGR filter, (the charcoal canister) in my previous '81 Federal emissions van, was leaking at the seams, according...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:44:09 -0500
    ...BBQ, ordinary (non-activated) charcoal, with or > without binders and heaven-knows-what that seems to amount to about a third > of a bricquet...
  • gas tank question - full tank woes
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:34:59 -0500
    ...so my next guess is the charcoal cannister and the vent hoses from the tank. but here's the Gotcha: it does NOT act...
  • Clogged charcoal canister.
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Thu, 24 Apr 2003 09:51:16 -0400
    ...your charcoal cannister by just removing it and shaking it. If it feels and sounds like the contents are one solid charcoal briquette, then...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:12:45 -0700
    The only problem�I know of is if the purge valve sticks . This causes the engine to draw the vapors from the canister constantly...
  • Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:03:18 -0800
    ...Mark VW Doka wrote: > Keith, > > No charcoal cannisters should vent to the atmoshpere (that is bad). They > should always be recirculated back into the...
  • Re: What the heck is this?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:54:36 -0700
    ...On my 1972 bay window, the cannister could be > opened and rechraged by filling it with activated charcoal -- > purchasable from your FLPS (Friendly Local...
  • Syncro Wiring Question
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
    Thu, 14 Apr 2005 20:57:25 -0800
    ...On the driver side, by the charcoal cannister, I now find there are two identical 2 pin female connectors where the level sensor plugs...
  • vacuum in fuel system fixed...
    Historical mailing list - John F. Gladu
    Wed, 29 Apr 1998 01:11:28 -0500
    ...s cheaper than another new fuel tank.) It wasn't the charcoal cannister or the vacuum valve (as I would have guessed). bcnu - Grungy...
  • Re: Post gas tank/system reseal - vacuum in gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:35:44 -0400
    ...Going through the "Green Bible", about the only thing i can see that should be "venting" the gas tank is the charcoal cannister? Does...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:50:19 -0600
    Look here: http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/HTML/05/08/slideshow.html bob ... not sure about the maint. part but think that the need...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:44:40 -0700
    On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 8:15 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Well, I'm sure a creative vanagon mechanic could...
  • Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
    Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:08:54 -0700
    ...Fuel Tank Weirdness > > Keith, > > No charcoal cannisters should vent to the atmoshpere (that is bad). > They > should always be recirculated back into the intake...
  • North America ETKA
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:04:12 -0700
    ...I feel like an incomplete person not being able to (for example) look up the part number of the charcoal cannister valve. Willing to...
  • Unidentified Noise (the epilogue)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Wed, 3 May 2000 11:24:47 +1000
    ...Unca Joel replied to my post with the suggestion it may be the charcoal cannister that was blocked.That made sense so I removed...
  • doghouse shroud vent pipe
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 May 1996 08:35:38 -0700
    ...that application a pipe would go from this fitting to a charcoal cannister. Thanks to Thomas Johnson, William R. Kennedy, Scott Allred, Bob Hoover...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:15:51 -0400
    ...Dave On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 9:43 PM, Melissa Mourkas wrote: > All I know is that my EGR filter, (the charcoal canister...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:07:38 -0400
    It's a part of Al Gore's top secret carbon equistration program. Either that or it absorbs the hydrocarbon fumes from our gas...
  • Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:29:37 -0700
    ...Mark VW Doka wrote: > Keith, > > No charcoal cannisters should vent to the atmoshpere (that is bad). They > should always be recirculated back into the...
  • Re: Van power loss
    Historical mailing list - John Schaper
    Mon, 31 Jan 2000 17:11:52 -0800
    ...After spending about $300 on various > items--coil, distributor, AFM, cat converter, doing tests on vacuum, > injectors, and charcoal cannister, I decided to take...
  • Re: Van power loss
    Historical mailing list - John Schaper
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:36:51 -0800
    ...After spending about $300 on various > items--coil, distributor, AFM, cat converter, doing tests on vacuum, > injectors, and charcoal cannister, I decided to take...
  • Re: North America ETKA
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:17:38 -0400
    ...I feel like an > incomplete person not being able to (for example) look up the part > number of > the charcoal cannister valve. Willing to...
  • anyone refill a vanagon charcoal cannister?
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Wed, 23 Apr 2003 08:03:21 -0400
    I misplaced the post where someone had done it.............I have one that is plugged up and do not want to pay dealer prices...