Charcoal Canister - culprit for fuel smell? Options

[Luke M]

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

Usually not the charcoal canister itself but broken lines from the tank to the canister.

If all the lines are hooked up there is no way for fuel vapor to escape into the cabin regardless of the condition of the charcoal.

Hmmmm....if this is true then I'm perplexed. All the fuel lines have been replaced and I'm showing no leaks.

There is a thread somewhere showing someone drilling a hole in the metal container to replace the charcoal. They then used a hole plug on the underside to cover the hole.

Here you go...

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...amp;hl=charcoal

[mepstein]

It’s so easy and cheap to replace the charcoal, it would be my go-to if all the lines are good. Order it on Amazon or whatever is easiest. If that doesn’t work, well you’re out $10 and a half hour of your time but one step closer to a solution.

[914Next]

It’s so easy and cheap to replace the charcoal, it would be my go-to if all the lines are good. Order it on Amazon or whatever is easiest. If that doesn’t work, well you’re out $10 and a half hour of your time but one step closer to a solution.

And this can be done with the metal canister, Mark?

[Steve]

It’s so easy and cheap to replace the charcoal, it would be my go-to if all the lines are good. Order it on Amazon or whatever is easiest. If that doesn’t work, well you’re out $10 and a half hour of your time but one step closer to a solution.

And this can be done with the metal canister, Mark?

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...amp;hl=charcoal

[mepstein]

It’s so easy and cheap to replace the charcoal, it would be my go-to if all the lines are good. Order it on Amazon or whatever is easiest. If that doesn’t work, well you’re out $10 and a half hour of your time but one step closer to a solution.

And this can be done with the metal canister, Mark?

I don’t know if there’s an early metal canister and a mid year. I thought the mid year could be opened up but I might be wrong. I took an early canister, cut out a 1” hole with a metal hole saw on the bottom. Replaced the charcoal and then covered the hole with black duct tape. Invisible on the car and took more than a half hour but worked for me.

Wow! Steve found what I forgot.