hondaZvic

ok guys... what do u think here?

ok.. so i removed the charcoal canister.. only have 1 issue, and dont know if i fixed this correctly or not....

this long pipe here goes all the way back to the gas tank i suppose.. after removing the canister and everything else associated with it.. this was the only thing left open, so i plugged it up as you can see in the next pic.


even though it looks like there is a hole in the center of my plug, it is sealed. lol... i dont know what it was.. but i just found it laying in my shop.. and it worked. ahhahah


my question is... this does need to be plugged up right? since i removed all the other stuff.. or does it need to be able to ventilate or something???? i figured i would just plug it cuz it may or may not have something to do with fuel pressure... any input is welcome.

Turbogixxer

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaZvic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">or does it need to be able to ventilate or something???</TD></TR></TABLE>

It has to be vented. What the charcoal canister does is traps the fuel vapors. Then it cycles the vapors back into the engine. Car makers do this so it is a sealed system (emissions).

If you plug it, the vapors will build up and you will have a serious fire hazard on your hands.

hondaZvic

whew!!!!!!!!!!, thanks buddy.

i was thinking i could put one of those lil tiny air filters that people usually put on their valve covers... what ya think?

Adam.

Save those parts, your car is going to smell like ****.

hondaZvic

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well.. for kicks.. i hope not... but if it does smell ill deal with it later... but for now this is what i did.

Turbogixxer

The Internet &gt; you

hondaZvic

i dunno why those pix arent working from cardomain.. oh well.. we todd did.

Turbogixxer

That will work

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i have the same thing done..it does kinda smell like gas, after a hard drive..o well.

hondaZvic

does it smell bad?

AudioFuct

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbogixxer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It has to be vented. What the charcoal canister does is traps the fuel vapors. Then it cycles the vapors back into the engine. Car makers do this so it is a sealed system (emissions).

If you plug it, the vapors will build up and you will have a serious fire hazard on your hands. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Hmm......... now going along this line of thinking, wouldnt excess fuel vapors in the engine bay be bad? Lots of heat and such in there, could that potentially be a fire hazard as well?

hondaZvic

****.. i hope not.. lol... if so, on me.. ahhahahha.. i dunno.. i gess i could attach another hose to it and run it up towards the back top of the engine bay and let it vent out the rear of the hood... input?

even though the canister is under everything.. i like the look alot better with out it there.

Turbogixxer

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Hmm......... now going along this line of thinking, wouldnt excess fuel vapors in the engine bay be bad? Lots of heat and such in there, could that potentially be a fire hazard as well?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, but the chance is less if the vapers are not pressurzed. I have ran cars without them with no problems, but with everything, they is always a chance.

hondaZvic

a chance i might go faster

Turbogixxer

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If you mean from the flames that will throw your car in the air 20", yes.

I kid, I kid. There is a chance, but it is less then you think. I dunno why you want to remove it in the first place. Chrome it out, fool!

hondaZvic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbogixxer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you mean from the flames that will throw your car in the air 20", yes.

I kid, I kid. There is a chance, but it is less then you think. I dunno why you want to remove it in the first place. Chrome it out, fool!</TD></TR></TABLE>

ahh yes.. that is my ultimate goal. **fly** imma take my car to the moon baby!!!!!! ahhahaha

but then chroming..

Tiferet

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaZvic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whew!!!!!!!!!!, thanks buddy.

i was thinking i could put one of those lil tiny air filters that people usually put on their valve covers... what ya think?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I did mine liek that a few years ago, and I have had no problems

hondaZvic

cool. thats reassuring.

Cjsls

great so i guess i otta bring a tiny 'fire extinguisher' when we cruise just in case ur car catches fire huh.......while we're driving. Na i think you'll be fine....which one is this gonna be again ur daily beater or ur 'race carrrrrrrr'?

jdmcivicferio

I have mine run like that as well, I always wondered why it smells so much like fuel though......

hondaZvic

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lol... the pimp ride fool

civicross

Fuster_Cluck

I have been contemplating on removing the canister and venting the system or leaving it as is. Still not sure what I want to do at this point. The bay will look so much cleaner w/o it, but don't want a fire or breathing gas fumes.....

Are you guys still running w/o the canister?

Oh, back from the dead

LSR 0NE

You don't have to remove it!, just tuck it somewhere. Maybe put it lower or bolt it under neath your dash. Unless you like smelling gas all day!! lol

2fast4u831

If the big hose is coming from the gas tank. Just go ahead and cut it near the back so the fumes dont get you