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Looking for a charcoal filter valve
Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:04:09 -0400
Hi, I'm looking for a used charcoal filter valve. Is there one out there? Best regards. Gilles Turmel
Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:05:30 -0700
...At certain times, a valve opens allowing filtered air from air cleaner to be pulled through bottom hose of charcoal canister, through canister, out...
Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:31:31 -0400
...through a 1.4 mm orifice) pulls filtered air from the filter box through the charcoal and into the engine. The other connection through...
Charcoal Filter?
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 14:52:40 -0500
I just learned that my vanagon has a "charcoal filter valve." Can someone enlighten me as to the purpose of this device? I'm...
Charcoal filter valve ?
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Fri, 21 Aug 1998 22:33:35 -0700
...I have a question regarding the filter valve behind the airbox. The one with white & purple vacum lines going to it. I was just...
Re: Charcoal Filter & Valve workings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:15:24 -0400
...Charcoal Filter & Valve workings > Hi, > > I have the classic "clunk" that I believe is the gas tank collapsing > from the vacuum. I know something...
Fuel Tank Weirdness
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:46:19 -0700
...Also, the vent line from the charcoal filter to the filter control valve was kinked a bit. So was the hose at the bottom...
Re: Charcoal Filter & Valve workings
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:46:18 -0600
...Charcoal Filter & Valve workings > > >> Hi, >> >> I have the classic "clunk" that I believe is the gas tank collapsing >> from the vacuum. I know something...
Charcoal Filter & Valve workings
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 13:35:21 -0600
...I had my 91 Westy to the mechanic for some other stuff & he had a quick look at the charcoal filter valve while he...
Re: Post gas tank/system reseal - vacuum in gas tank
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:35:51 -0400
...the charcoal with aquarium activated carbon. I don't remember for sure but there may be a check valve in this filter housing? This...
Re: Fuel pressure too high
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 5 Mar 2018 15:34:16 -0800
...EVAP charcoal canister purge valve (same > function as WBX valve albeit in a different manner), swapped in a used EVAP > charcoal filter. So far...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:26:31 -0400
...This opens the valve, allowing manifold pressure to act (through a somewhat larger orifice) on the canister, pulling filtered air slowly up through it...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:12:11 -0700
...Scavenged a charcoal filter off a 94 Jetta. Part number 171 201 813 it appears this pat was used on Fox and other vws...
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...
sucking gas tank...
Historical mailing list - Grungy
Wed, 4 Sep 2002 23:54:34 -0500
...Anyone know what causes the excessive suction? Could a faulty check-valve on the vacuum line between the engine and the charcoal filter cause...
charcoal cannister
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:46:02 -0500
...I previously removed the cannister checked the valve and shook the cannister to try and get it to filter properly but feel that this...
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: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:08:13 -0700
...And obviously I wasn't 100% clearly understanding the charcoal canister purge process. With a broken purge valve diaphragm in mind, I saw" fuel...
Charcoal Canister Dangers and Docs
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:35:40 -0500
...If charcoal bits travel out of the canister, they can only go either into the gas tank, where they would be filtered, or into...
Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:17:16 -0400
...Also, the vent line from the > charcoal filter to the filter control valve was kinked a bit. So was > the hose at the bottom...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 12:40:58 -0700
Since the PO has experienced some degree of success by "stepping on the accelerator", my thought was toward a failed charcoal filter purge valve...
EVAP pres
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 21:13:42 -0700
...Given a recent fuel vapour lock-starvation issue, I suspected the charcoal filter was at fault. Today, I swapped out the charcoal canister. While...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:31:23 -1000
...No Vanagons but > several mk3 vws. > Scavenged a charcoal filter off a 94 Jetta. Part number 171 201 813 it > appears this pat was...
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
...I previously removed the cannister checked the valve and shook the cannister to try and get it to filter properly but feel that this...
Re: Charcoal canister on 2.1 digifant engines?, page 20.33
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:56:55 +1000
...Charcoal canister on 2.1 digifant engines?, page 20.33 >The gas tank has vents on top that connect to the top of the...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:29:49 -0700
...That charcoal > filter valve is easy to check. > > Caveat: I am also neither a mechanic or engineer. ;) > > Neil. > > On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at...
Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 3 Aug 2016 13:49:45 -0700
...i doubt it though. > Even if it did, the charcoal filter should vent to atmosphere right? > > > > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil...
Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:04:52 -0800
...Also, the vent line from the > charcoal filter to the filter control valve was kinked a bit. So was > the hose at the bottom...
Followup: sucking gas tank...
Historical mailing list - Grungy
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 11:31:03 -0500
...That shows the check valve in the engine compartment behind (in front of) the air filter. Mine is underneath, quite close to the charcoal...
Re: fuel system expansion tanks
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:19:31 -0400
...the nipple broke off of the valve that attaches to the line leading >back to the charcoal filter... what is the best adhesive for...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:16:15 -0500
...I'll check the charcoal filter valve. I've not ventured into that realm yet. BTW, my fuel injectors were cleaned and tested 3...
fuel system expansion tanks
Historical mailing list - Damon Lowe
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:43:22 -0400
...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: Post gas tank/system reseal - vacuum in gas tank
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:35:44 -0400
...This valve is located in front of the firewall near the air filter. There should be a control hose connected to the throttle housing...
Re: Fuel pressure too high
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 5 Mar 2018 13:17:57 -0800
...EVAP charcoal canister purge valve (same function as WBX valve albeit in a different manner), swapped in a used EVAP charcoal filter. So far...
Gas tank vacuum
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 20:32:28 -0500
...valve on the clear hose from the charcoal canister to the air filter on this 85 and that when he replaced the valve the...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:06:00 -0700
...Looking at p.20.3 In Bentley I see how my Vanagon charcoal filter was set up (while it was still an air cooled...
Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 21:19:31 -0500
...When the engine is off idle, the valve for the carbon canister should open and the fumes vented into the air filter and burned...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:53:45 -0700
...That >> charcoal >> filter valve is easy to check. >> >> Caveat: I am also neither a mechanic or engineer. ;) >> >> Neil. >> >> On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:24:16 -1000
...8/20/2014 9:12 AM, Neil N wrote: >> >> ...... >> Scavenged a charcoal filter off a 94 Jetta. Part number 171 201 813 >> >> >> > -- > Neil n...
Re: Fuel pressure too high
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Mon, 5 Mar 2018 18:10:40 -0800
...EVAP charcoal canister purge valve (same > > function as WBX valve albeit in a different manner), swapped in a used > EVAP > > charcoal filter. So far...
Problems that need solutions...
Historical mailing list - J.T. & Kathy Walsh
Sat, 31 May 1997 22:00:06 -0500
...There is a vent valve on top of the tank and a charcoal filter that might be the cause. If the problem is in...
Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:06:49 -0500
...When the engine is off idle, the valve for the carbon > canister should open and the fumes vented into the air filter and burned...
Re: Alternate Air Cleaner
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:34:23 -0500
...the filter box is MUCH less retrictive. The box clips into the same place on the body but the charcoal breather valve is in...
Re: Gas tank vacuum
Historical mailing list - Richard Kunkel
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 19:24:44 -0800
...valve on the clear hose from the charcoal canister to the air filter on this 85 and that when he replaced the valve the...
Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 3 Aug 2016 13:43:25 -0700
...My swap uses the Jetta charcoal canister purge valve which is quickly cycled open closed by the ECU. Does the obd1 Suby swap use...
need help from someone to look at their engine...
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 23 Jun 1998 16:07:37 -0400
...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: Mysterious Hard Plastic Tube- 2.1 L WBX.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 3 Jun 2017 22:58:45 -0500
...I believe that hose should connect to the charcoal (EVAP) canister purge valve. On 6/3/17, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Rummaging...
Clean drinking water
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Wed, 9 Sep 1998 21:21:50 -0400
...Our cottage system uses a ultra fine silver impregnated ceramic filter with an activated charcoal core. The problem is that the ceramic filter requires...
Re: fuel system expansion tanks
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:38:58 -0400
...the nipple broke off of the valve that attaches to the line leading >>back to the charcoal filter... what is the best adhesive for...
Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Wed, 3 Aug 2016 14:20:28 -0700
...Even > if it did, the charcoal filter should vent to atmosphere right? > > On my swap the fuel hoses likely pick up heat in engine...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:37:37 -1000
...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 - Neil N
Sat, 23 Aug 2014 12:32:21 -0700
...The Jetta Motronic canister purge valve is a solenoid type switched open, closed by the ecu. On Friday, August 22, 2014, SDF ( aka ;jim...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:21:43 -0400
...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: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 25 May 2011 23:20:18 -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: Fuel system "vapour lock"
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:20:31 -0700
...I have to wonder if this has been due to a failing charcoal canister causing a fuelling issue. The EVAP check valve is ok...
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: Mysterious Hard Plastic Tube- 2.1 L WBX.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 3 Jun 2017 21:21:54 -0700
...wrote: > > I believe that hose should connect to the charcoal (EVAP) canister purge > valve. > > On 6/3/17, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote...
Re: gas tank question - full tank woes
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:02:12 -0500
...and a common theme is little check valves or filters or other gadgets in the charcoal canister lines - some of them there to make...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Aug 2014 20:10:55 -0400
...N wrote: > > > Hi folks. > > > > I am fairly certain that the Vanagon charcoal filter canister is NLA. > This > > would be for a 1981 gas Vanagon...