cool. I thought the test wouldn't involve the canister.

not to take this too far OT, but while in oceanshores WA the other day,
had a chat with a fellow anot his 86 Vanagon running problems. he knew
nothing
of the expansion tanks etc. but I've BTDT in terms of not knowing about
those parts.
..... and many other relevant details.
;)

Neil.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:

> They pinch the hose and pressure test at the fuel filler.  I believe the
> systems needs to hold 1.5PSI for a few seconds.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Neil N
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> Subject: Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
>
> Would lesser experienced testers not take into account that the charcoal
> canister normally allows air to vent out? i.e. or does test equipment at
> CARB type places connect to the black nylon hose at inlet to canister?
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> >
>
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>
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