fuel cannister thingy

[zedhed]

has anyone relocated this at all,its the cannister underneath the car at the side of the wheel well with 3 pipes.just having a brainwave about a quad exhaust.

[Avulon]

Looks like no takers, I'm not even sure what the 'canister' is? Can you link to a parts diagram that shows it? (maybe one on Rimmer's site).

[clf]

yes, it has been done (I assume it is the fuel cooler). I havent done it myself, but I am sure someone will show up soon lol. (I may be wrong, but I seem to recall Rick doing this?)

[zedhed]

yeah i think thats what it is.looks like ill have to get in touch with rik then.

[T-Cut]

The fuel cooler (diesel only) and the carbon absorption canister are quite differet thngs. Only petrol models have the canister. which is part of the emissions control system. It absorbs petol vapour generated in the tank and traps it rather than allowing it to vent to atmosphere. Every so often, the purge valve under the bonnet is activated and the absorbed vapour is drawn into the engine and combusted.

The canister must remain in circuit, but I guess if the piping were extended/rerouted, it could be positioned in a way to accomodate an exhaust system revamp.

TC

[zedhed]

Originally Posted by T-Cut

The fuel cooler (diesel only) and the carbon absorption canister are quite differet thngs. Only petrol models have the canister. which is part of the emissions control system. It absorbs petol vapour generated in the tank and traps it rather than allowing it to vent to atmosphere. Every so often, the purge valve under the bonnet is activated and the absorbed vapour is drawn into the engine and combusted.

The canister must remain in circuit, but I guess if the piping were extended/rerouted, it could be positioned in a way to accomodate an exhaust system revamp.

TC

ok thanks bud.i reckon as two of the lines are made of a hard plastic,the best way to extend is to slip some rubber pipe over to create a couplet with jubilee clips.what ya reckon.

[Avulon]

One thing to consider: is the relative location of the canister to the fuel tank of importance?

[T-Cut]

Originally Posted by zedhed

I reckon as two of the lines are made of a hard plastic, the best way to extend is to slip some rubber pipe over to create a couplet with jubilee clips. What ya reckon.

I guess it depends on the 'rubber', which covers all sorts of things. It would need to be a petrol resistant 'rubber' and not a natural rubber type. The 'rubber' fuel hose/pipe sort would be fine, preferably the braided variety.

Originally Posted by Avulon

One thing to consider: is the relative location of the canister to the fuel tank of importance?

The vapours are fed to the canister from the higher level expansion tank that joins with the main fuel tank. I think if the canister was moved horizontally but not vertically it would be OK. That's my feeling looking at the RAVE drawing. Whether that leaves enough flexibility to do the exhaust pipe revamp I've no idea.

TC

[Fusilier]

Originally Posted by zedhed

has anyone relocated this at all,its the cannister underneath the car at the side of the wheel well with 3 pipes.just having a brainwave about a quad exhaust.

Mark

Depends on what is fitted, I have had a quad exhaust fitted to my ZTT, and the way it is done, does not require the canister to be moved

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5709/3...ba131586_c.jpg

Stu

[zedhed]

Originally Posted by Fusilier

Mark

Depends on what is fitted, I have had a quad exhaust fitted to my ZTT, and the way it is done, does not require the canister to be moved

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5709/3...ba131586_c.jpg

Stu

thats interesting.am i right in saying yours is a saloon aswell?im just a bit weary of the hot exhaust being too close to anything to do with petrol.