Charcoal canister - correct removal???

[MNwe4]

Hey guys, pulled my charcoal canister tonight and put a fuel filter on the line coming from the tank like many have recommended. However, is there anything I have to do to the sensor or vacuum line? How it is in the picture below is how I currently have it. Have not started the car yet. Please advise, thanks.

 

[cuda6pak]

Subscirbed - also interested in removal. What was the purpose of the canister by the way and what all does it affect for removing it?

 

[MNwe4]

From what I understand, it vents the gas tank and releases the fumes back into the motor for emission control purposes. So while we aren't concerned about the emissions, we still need to vent the tank. The fuel filter on the tank line supposedly helps get rid of the gasoline smell should there be any. However I don't know if I need to do anything with the nipple on the sensor that can be seen in the picture. If it stays open to atmosphere will it cause a vacuum leak or do I have to plug it? Guys?

 

[joe_schindler]

The fuel filter will keep insects and dirt out of the line; it won't help with any smell.

I'd plug the port; but it won't be much of a vacuum leak.

Really; I'd have kept the charcoal canister. There may still be relocation kits to move it under the fender liner.

 

[MNwe4]

Ok, so from reading an old post, if I get it, that small port will only open up during deceleration and when cruising or at WOT it stays closed? Otherwise you'd be losing a little boost pressure. I'd like to do it the correct way.

 

[novaderrik]

plug the line that goes to the motor. that electrical plug isn't a sensor- it is just a switch that turns on vacuum to the charcoal canister to purge gas fumes into the motor to be burnt up instead of being released into the atmoshere.
but the canister isn't hurting performance in any way, so it is easier to jsut leave it there and hooked up.

 

[krazy86t]

try this link - really easy to move to the frame rail inside the engine compartment.

one of the other options was slightly easier...LOL!