Vapor canister replacement
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Vapor canister replacement
I bought a new vapor canister,filter,etc. I'm hoping for suggestions on the easiest way to replace it. I know its behind the driver wheel well. Should I remove the tire and the wheel well cover? If so, how does the cover come off? It looks like its never been removed before and I want to take care of the gas smell before installing the new interior.
Thank you for the help.
Thank you for the help.
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Removal steps as per the above post. However, in addition to replacing the canister, need to redo the attached hoses. Quite often they are cracked and contributing to the gas fumes. Also need to consider replacing the hoses at the fuel pump. I think they are often referred to as the 'S hoses'.
Take care - GaryC - '78PC - Franklin, IN
Take care - GaryC - '78PC - Franklin, IN
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Thank you for your help. Removed the splash panel and pulled out the old canister. I'm waiting for a new hose kit to come in. The canister came with a diagram for hooking up the hoses but how can I tell which ports on the carb the other end of the hoses connect to? When I bought the car all of these hoses were disconnected within the engine compartment. I have a numbers matching 1978 L-48 that I believe still has the original rebuilt carb (but don't know for sure). I appreciate any help! Thanks, Frank
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Replaced mine last winter.
Went in from the top. Removed; the windshield washer jug, 3 bolts removed from inside wheel well. The brake master cylinder removed from the brake booster. Once they are out of the way you can reach the vapor canister. Did a thread on it. Look it up. BTW, MY experiance turned out to be a nightmare because of the parts supplier, won't mention them EVER, sent me the wrong part (again).
As mentioned before, you might want to replace the fuel and vapor lines also. Just to be sure.
Went in from the top. Removed; the windshield washer jug, 3 bolts removed from inside wheel well. The brake master cylinder removed from the brake booster. Once they are out of the way you can reach the vapor canister. Did a thread on it. Look it up. BTW, MY experiance turned out to be a nightmare because of the parts supplier, won't mention them EVER, sent me the wrong part (again).
As mentioned before, you might want to replace the fuel and vapor lines also. Just to be sure.
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I bought a new vapor canister,filter,etc. I'm hoping for suggestions on the easiest way to replace it. I know its behind the driver wheel well. Should I remove the tire and the wheel well cover? If so, how does the cover come off? It looks like its never been removed before and I want to take care of the gas smell before installing the new interior.
Thank you for the help.
Thank you for the help.
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