Hardcore Engine Crazies : EVAP removal Inside
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Hardcore Engine Crazies : EVAP removal Inside
OK, OK, OK - I admit I have "issues". 
So while I have my car stripped bare, drivetrain and fuel tanks removed, blah blah blah - I wondered what I would have to do to remove the whole EVAP system.
Just wondering if any of you hardcore crazies have done this - and if yes, what should I look out for?
Anyone?
EG
So while I have my car stripped bare, drivetrain and fuel tanks removed, blah blah blah - I wondered what I would have to do to remove the whole EVAP system.
Just wondering if any of you hardcore crazies have done this - and if yes, what should I look out for?
Anyone?
EG
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Weight. Complexity. Getting rid of unused junk.
Just like dumping the airpump, etc.
The EVAP system is HUGE.
Just like dumping the airpump, etc.
The EVAP system is HUGE.
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Here is a schematic of the EVAP system
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
*runs before the treehuggers arrive*
Ok, serously...what would be the benefit in doing so?
Ok, serously...what would be the benefit in doing so?
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Originally Posted by Cajundude
Cleans up the compartment big time! I simply forgot to do it while doing my pull. It is nothing to edit it out but it looks a lot better!
Zero performance benefits, BTW.
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
the monster cannister behind the passenger fuel tank
Gonna have to do it now.
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Jason, I'll take lots of pics tomorrow when I remove the system
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Stephen I'd love to see the pics etc... I didn't even know where all that stuff was hiding. Please document as you remove.
As for the vaccum line and plug... I just got an vaccum cap from my assorted kit, capped the line that runs to the pump, then wrapped it all in electrical tape and zip tied it secure to the frame.
Originally Posted by turboed
now that we are on the subject of killing trees,has anyone removed the air pump sytem?i'm wondering what i need to plug and where?i just ordered lg streets with no smog pump fittings.
Originally Posted by from my big mod project
More work done today...
Project 2: Removal of the stupid AIR system
Today after work I started removing the AIR pump and assorted hosing. I blew an AIR tube off at VIR and have decided to ditch the entire system. With the front bumper off the car it's the perfect time to do it.
Here's the AIR pump assembly... if you don't know, this pumps fresh air into the exhaust system at startup to help the cats work quicker for cold start emissions... that's all!
Here's the AIR pump intake... when you use a Vortex intake they give you this little filter to put on it.
Remove the plug
Remove the vaccum hose... I'll hvae to cap this later.
Here's most of the stupid system out... I hit a snag... I'll explain below.
As smooth as yesterday's work went I jinxed myself today... 2 things. First, I was removing the driver's side valve cover and my 8mm socket fell of and lodged itself on the front sub-frame under the powersteering rack!!!
Took me an hour of fishing to get it out. Second, there is a bolt on the backside of the driver's side head that holds the last part of the AIR system on. You're supposed to just loosen it and slide the sutff out. Well I tried for an hour to get it loose but it was so tight I couldn't get enough leverage. I'll be pulling the intake manifold tomorrow to get better access to it.
Passenger side coil packs removd... one stupid part of AIR left!
Last bit of the stupid AIR system out!!!!
Project 2: Removal of the stupid AIR system
Today after work I started removing the AIR pump and assorted hosing. I blew an AIR tube off at VIR and have decided to ditch the entire system. With the front bumper off the car it's the perfect time to do it.
Here's the AIR pump assembly... if you don't know, this pumps fresh air into the exhaust system at startup to help the cats work quicker for cold start emissions... that's all!
Here's the AIR pump intake... when you use a Vortex intake they give you this little filter to put on it.
Remove the plug
Remove the vaccum hose... I'll hvae to cap this later.
Here's most of the stupid system out... I hit a snag... I'll explain below.
As smooth as yesterday's work went I jinxed myself today... 2 things. First, I was removing the driver's side valve cover and my 8mm socket fell of and lodged itself on the front sub-frame under the powersteering rack!!!
Took me an hour of fishing to get it out. Second, there is a bolt on the backside of the driver's side head that holds the last part of the AIR system on. You're supposed to just loosen it and slide the sutff out. Well I tried for an hour to get it loose but it was so tight I couldn't get enough leverage. I'll be pulling the intake manifold tomorrow to get better access to it.Passenger side coil packs removd... one stupid part of AIR left!
Last bit of the stupid AIR system out!!!!
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Originally Posted by marlowchris
I would like to remove my EVAP system too. If it does not make the car faster, remove it. Please do a how-to. What are the cons of removing it? Increased fuel odor possibly?
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Originally Posted by marlowchris
I would like to remove my EVAP system too. If it does not make the car faster, remove it. Please do a how-to. What are the cons of removing it? Increased fuel odor possibly?
Any ides on what to use instead of the evap system? Just a tank vent?
