Date:    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:05:17 -0400
From:    Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject: Re: What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel
well?

Recommended change was 30,000 miles. Don't know anyone who changed it
regularly. Remove bottom hose and check lower screen for rust or at
least make sure none of the carbon is falling out. When the carbon falls
out, it will quickly clog that air inlet tube on the bottom causing all
sorts of fuel delivery problems at high speed or long trips. On 2WD, the
fuel pump suction with a clogged inlet tube will easily collapse the
tank making it look like it was lifted with a jack. Especially the
aftermarket tanks.

Dennis

I've kept mine alive and 'apparently' working for 14 years now but
removing it every few years and giving it a good shake to ensure the
carbon is not turning to a solid lump or blocking anything up.
I began this maintained about 8 years ago after first getting the fuel
tank "woomph"  due to the first stages of problems as Dennis refers to
above.

Only takes a few minutes...easiest to do while the wheel is off (but not
essential) and it ensures no escalation of problems at a inevitably less
desirable time and/or location.

Cheers,
Steve O
NSW Australia
'92 Transporter WBX Kombi
'00 Transporter Double Cab
'03 Transporter Double Cab (work truck)
'78 Land Rover 109 Series 3 soft top ute (ex-Aust.Army)