i've recentley bought a lx sedan, anyway it doesnt have a carbon canister. just want to know if there all the same?, because ive got a vn commodore that i can take 1 from.
carbon canisters
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, Jan 12 2009 01:01 PM
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 01:01 PM
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 02:35 PM
Most are the same, main difference is that some have the vacuum activation mounted on them and other systems the vacuum switch is on the motor.
If they look the same then they most likely are.
If they look the same then they most likely are.
Edited by ALX76, 12 January 2009 - 02:37 PM.
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 04:54 PM
LX similar to HZ-WB, Commodore ones have a slightly different arangement on the top. If you can wait until the weekend I will take picures of the different tops of each if you like?
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 05:12 PM
thanks replicaSLR, that would make it clearer. 
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 05:14 PM
What is the problem with only running catalytic convertor mufflers instead of the carbon/charcoal canister surely engineer would have to pass it ! Anyone attempted !
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View GaragePosted 12 January 2009 - 05:16 PM
The charcoal canister filters fumes from the fuel tank vent, nothing to do with exhaust
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 05:23 PM
Well live and learn ! my apologies
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 05:37 PM
Nah I was just typing before thinking !
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 03:15 PM
FlyLX if you want the pictures of the different types of carbon canisters I can email them too you if you PM me you email address. Work's "Big Brother is Watching You" software wont allow me to access photo sites like Photobucket etc to upload photos.
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 03:35 PM
Still not convinced , what is the purpose of a charcoal canisters and how do they work ( I have an understanding of how they work but would like to hear peoples technical opinions )
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 04:20 PM
The Evaporative Controls section on this page explains it quite nicely:
http://www.familycar...OM/emission.htm
http://www.familycar...OM/emission.htm
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Posted 20 January 2009 - 12:33 PM
here are the pics ReplicarSLR sent me. thanks again
the first is a lx,
LX_20Canister_1_.JPG 198.34K
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second is a hz
HZ_20Canister_1_.JPG 234.79K
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and last is a early commodore.
Early_20Commodore_20Canister_2_.JPG 398.03K
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looks like hz is compatible and presume the uc also.
just had a thought.... do the canisters degrade over time (lx is over 30yrs old)
and need replacing. 
ive never heard of it... but thought id ask anyway
the first is a lx,
LX_20Canister_1_.JPG 198.34K
11 downloadssecond is a hz
HZ_20Canister_1_.JPG 234.79K
8 downloadsand last is a early commodore.
Early_20Commodore_20Canister_2_.JPG 398.03K
3 downloadslooks like hz is compatible and presume the uc also.
just had a thought.... do the canisters degrade over time (lx is over 30yrs old)
and need replacing. ive never heard of it... but thought id ask anyway
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Posted 20 January 2009 - 01:08 PM
They'll all work fine, just a matter of what you want it to look like and the plumbing required. I believe they do degrade but as they can't be checked easily I'm sure everyone gets away with it
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