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Old 04-19-2015, 03:02 PM
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I don't know what this thing is

Does anyone know what the small canister looking thing is sitting in front of the carb that has a few hoses coming from the carb into it? Not sure what it's job is or what it is
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Re: I don't know what this thing is

post a pic of it
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post a pic of it
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Re: I don't know what this thing is

Canister purge valve
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Re: I don't know what this thing is

If the hoses are dry rotted to it, will it effect my car?
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Re: I don't know what this thing is

it will if they pull vacuum, and i would think at some point they will be
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What would it effect?? Gas mileage? Performance?
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Re: I don't know what this thing is

Thats a problem for both performance and gas mileage. hose is cheap replace them.
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Alright thanks! I'll get right on that! Thanks for all the quick answers!!
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Re: I don't know what this thing is

if it is to much vacuum for the computer to cover for with extra fuel, it could run lean and overheat, causing some high dollar repairs, if you dont have the money or time to get the hose right now, and you need to drive it, at least cap off the holes so it cant suck extra air
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