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what is this and what is it for?

Old Nov 25, 2003 | 10:13 PM
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From: Panama City, FL
Car: 87 z28 iroc
Engine: 305 tpi
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what is this and what is it for?

I was just wondering what the heck the black canister on the passengers side valve cover is and what its needed for. Anybody know? Thanks
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 10:17 PM
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Car: 1990 IROC-Z
Engine: 383 HSR
Transmission: 700R4
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Ive heard it called a smog canister, or charcoal canister. Emissions stuff Anyone else?

OOPs that's not what your talking about....
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 10:41 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
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Well, without seeing any pictures of this cannister and the fact that you say it is on the passenger side valve cover, I would have to say it is probably a breather assembly for the crankcase.

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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 02:55 AM
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I'm guessing you're talking about the diverter valve for the air pump. It's a black cube-like box on the passenger side, next to the valve cover. So it's for emissions if that's what you're talking about.
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