Carbon canister ... should I disable?

[saml666]

When I refitted my tank I found that the small pipe from the filler neck was connected to a small metal valve behind the tank that was rusted almost to nothing.

Does this sound like an original or aftermarket part? Isn't it a black plastic affair that goes there ... or does this pipe continue all the way to the carbon canister at the front?

The main question is, do I really need the carbon canister arrangement at all or can I just vent the small pipe to air and not worry about the added complication of the carbon canister?

If I go this route, should I still have some sort of valve on the small pipe to stop fuel leaking in a roll?

Any light on the subject would be much appreciated

Cheers,
Sam

[Tyre Tread]

saml666 said:

When I refitted my tank I found that the small pipe from the filler neck was connected to a small metal valve behind the tank that was rusted almost to nothing.

Does this sound like an original or aftermarket part? Isn't it a black plastic affair that goes there ... or does this pipe continue all the way to the carbon canister at the front?

The main question is, do I really need the carbon canister arrangement at all or can I just vent the small pipe to air and not worry about the added complication of the carbon canister?

If I go this route, should I still have some sort of valve on the small pipe to stop fuel leaking in a roll?

Any light on the subject would be much appreciated

Cheers,
Sam

I wouldn't put a light near it!

[roysum]

I think you will find the carbon canister plays a roll in crankcase breathing.

R

[spend]

roysum said:

I think you will find the carbon canister plays a roll in crankcase breathing.

R

I don't think so

[hiltonig]

I have dumped mine, it was only venting the fueltank

[STE VR]

There should be a rollover valve in that line. I snapped mine a few weeks back and got one from fords.

[roysum]

spend said:

roysum said:

I think you will find the carbon canister plays a roll in crankcase breathing.

R

I don't think so

[spend]

roysum said:

spend said:

roysum said:

I think you will find the carbon canister plays a roll in crankcase breathing.

R

I don't think so

Just because Positive Crankcase Ventilation and Evaporative Emissions Control are TLA's due to being such a mouthful doesn't mean they are at all complicated in reality Don't be fooled by the motor trade gobbledegook

Does sound like all the OP needs is a new rollover valve - which would be needed if dispensing with the carbon can anyway, so why the extra effort if all else is working OK?

[saml666]

Thanks all,

I'm clearer on the original setup now, and realise my carbon canister has been disconnected for however long anyway. I'm a fan of simplification so will derive some perverse satisfaction from deleting the engine bay hose to the canister and positively revel in the dramatic weight saving that removing the can will doubtless win. Must be worth an extra 50hp right

Thanks again, looking forward to getting back on the road in a MUCH peppier and sturdy chim

Sam