charcoal cannister

shaunthesheep · Unread post by **shaunthesheep** » 06 Jul 2003, 22:14

could someone out there please tell me what the point of the charcoal cannister is?
dom

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 07 Jul 2003, 01:31

it is to store petrol vapour from the fuel tank to stop it getting into the atmosphere,the vapour is then recycle/ burnt by the engine to help slightly with emmisions/economy.the recycling of the vapour is controlled by the ECU via the canister bleed electrovalve.

Unread post by **Jon** » 07 Jul 2003, 14:41

Hi Dom,
I will try and help re sourcing this part. Do you mean the cylindrical looking thing with 2 pipes at the top (Citroen 96132171) ot the actual electro valve 1628F0 ????
Would also need your RP number, theres a change at RP6777 on vapour recycling system.
See below, hope I'm right

shaunthesheep · Unread post by **shaunthesheep** » 07 Jul 2003, 21:24

jon,
my RP6414, hope this is right car was first registed on 10.06.94.
yes, you are right it is the cylindrical looking thing that i need + nuts also (if not complete with them).
dom

Unread post by **Jon** » 07 Jul 2003, 21:42

Made enquiries, and the Cannister is "Genuine only" 96132171 and its £30.47 from Citroen. The nuts are 693997 at 26p each!
So, sorry to say its Citroen or secondhand.
Doh.

shaunthesheep · Unread post by **shaunthesheep** » 07 Jul 2003, 23:18

cheers jon,
i will post a topic in the wanted section, failing that looks like it might be citroen[:(][:(]
dom

alexx · Unread post by **alexx** » 08 Jul 2003, 12:02

Is there a Cannister on 16V engines (1.8, 2.0)?

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 09 Jul 2003, 04:31

dont know about BX's or other older cars but i think most cit petrol injection cars (with a cat) have canisters,i know on the 8v xantia it is in the engine bay but quite often they are fitted hidden under one of the front wings.

DLM · Unread post by **DLM** » 09 Jul 2003, 05:53

I'm sure I've seen a number of postings about this canister on BX forums referring to 16v's and, well the solution was a "nil expense" one - the concensus seemed to be to do without it. How advisable, safe or environmentally friendly it is to dispense with this piece of kit is perhaps another matter but thought I'd mention it anyway...
David

alexx · Unread post by **alexx** » 09 Jul 2003, 11:52

Asking about 16 V engines in Xantia. I can't remember to see one in the engine bay.