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Subject:Re: Charcoal canister questions
From:Chris S
Date:Fri, 2 Sep 2022 22:32:26 -0400

Eric, I will check my Vanagon bin. I may have one. Will let you know tomorrow. 

Chris. 

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> Wiadomość napisana przez Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> w dniu 8/29/22, o godz. 21:29:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> I suspect my charcoal canister is causing my gas tank to build up a vacuum.  When I take off the gas cap it sucks in. 
> 
> I took off one hose from the top of the canister.  The smaller one, and the tank no longer builds up a vacuum.
> 
> So, has anyone ever replaced a canister? 
> The replacements don’t seem to be exact fits so that will be a bit more challenging then I planned on. 
> 
> Anyone have a recommendation for exact or closest fit? 
> Also any way to test mine?
> 
> I can push air through by mouth.  It is easier to push out then pull in.  But when I push air in water comes out the bottom.
> 
> Any collective wisdom on this canister?
> 
> Anyone have a new original to sell me as that would be so much easier to install.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto 
> 
> Mine

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