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Old 05-13-2016, 09:52 PM
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Default Re: Fuel Filter/Regulator: hose to charcoal canister; why?

Originally Posted by dinasrt
I was afraid that was the response I would get, but thank you for your honest(and safe) response. Cost to replace the activated carbon canister could be rather high I would imagine. Anybody have any idea what the cost could be, let alone the actual availability of this canister? TIA
The canister normally traps fumes which are vented through the engine, if it is filled with liquid gasoline then I can imagine it taking forever to empty. I would replace it. There must be lots lying around in scrap yards.