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Subject:Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:12:07 -0500

Well, well, well... I didn't know they had emissions tests at all in TX.
But that's where they need em especially in Houston/Dallas.  Thanks for the
info.  Gonna take a look at it when the rain stops.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:09 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Hi Michael,  Actually, it's your specific part of Texas where you have no
> emissions inspection.  DFW, and Houston do.  But congratulations to you for
> trying to do right.  A shop should be able to tell you if the cannister
> needs replacement, though.    Dave Mc
>
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 5:09 PM, Michael Sullivan wrote:
>
>  Sooo, just make sure it is connected and no replacment required?  I do
>> not
>> have to pass emissions in Texas.  Just wanna do the right thing.
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>> 73 Beetle
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 5:07 PM, Chris S  wrote:
>>
>>  It's a part of Al Gore's top secret carbon equistration program.
>>> Either that or it absorbs the hydrocarbon fumes from our gas tanks
>>> when the engine runs.  Maintain it by making sure all the vacuum lines
>>> are connected and not leaking, and remember that for every car with a
>>> missing canister there are 3 lawn mower gas cans leaking fumes into
>>> our atmosphere.
>>>
>>> 2009/10/26, Michael Sullivan :
>>>
>>> What is the purpose of this?  Any maintenance required?  Thanks.
>>>> Michael in San Antonio
>>>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>>> 73 Beetle
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Chris S.
>>> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
>>>
>>>