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Subject:Re: Mysterious Hard Plastic Tube- 2.1 L WBX.
From:John Rodgers
Date:Sat, 3 Jun 2017 23:26:56 -0500

Thank you!

On Jun 3, 2017 23:21, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> The canister is located on the passenger side rear wheel well. The
> purge valve is located near the canister.
>
> On 6/3/17, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Where is that cannister and valve located. I can see it in the Bentley
> asca
> > part of the fuel tank venting system But the hose coming from it goes to
> a
> > port on top of the engine air filter housing. And it has a cap on it like
> > it was made to go there, effectively blocking anything going in.
> >
> > John
> >
> > On Jun 3, 2017 22:03, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I believe that hose should connect to the charcoal (EVAP) canister purge
> > valve.
> >
> > On 6/3/17, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Rummaging around on my engine today and found a hard plastic tube that
> >> seemingly serves no purpose. Can't find it in the Bentley anywhere. It
> is
> >> attached to the hose between the AFM and the Idle Stabilize. Goes
> forward
> >> around the front top the engine then through a hole in the fire wall
> > ........
> >
> >>
> >> Any suggestions as to what this is?
> >>
> >> Thanks ,
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil n
> >
> > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca>
> >
> > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy>
> >
> > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.
> com/>
> >
> > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
> >
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca>
>
> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy>
>
> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/>
>
> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>

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