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 Nov 9 2025, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 712 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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In the past year I've noticed a significant increase in the fuel vapor smell in the cabin of my 73 2.0. I think it's time to track it down.
Is the most likely culprit the charcoal canister? Are there other potential causes? If it's the canister can these be "re-loaded? I recall hearing that they may be able to be opened up and charcoal replaced. Anyone done that? How big a task is it? Os do I just look for a used replacement canister? TIA Steve |
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Nov 10 2025, 01:36 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,870 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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i recently had fuel smell and had not since i did the new charcoal in the canister a few years back, but in going to get gas i realized the seal in the gas cap was gone, so it was letting fumes into the trunk and into the cabin, so make sure you have a seal in the gas cap.
Phil - otherwise check the line to thee canister too, they do get blocked |
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| Pursang |
Nov 10 2025, 03:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 243 Joined: 19-January 13 From: Beaverton Member No.: 15,386 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Nov 10 2025, 11:36 AM)  i recently had fuel smell and had not since i did the new charcoal in the canister a few years back, but in going to get gas i realized the seal in the gas cap was gone, so it was letting fumes into the trunk and into the cabin, so make sure you have a seal in the gas cap. Phil - otherwise check the line to thee canister too, they do get blocked This was my problem as well. I bought two replacement gasket rings from the great team at 914Rubber. No more problems. |
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