Charcoal Canister Vacuum Pipe

[DougClio16v]

The charcoal canister vacuum pipe which goes into the plenum chamber can it be just taken off the charcoal canister without any problems or do you have to depressurise the fuel lines going into the charcoal canister?

The only reason I ask is because I want to replace the vacuum pipe going in to the plenum chamber and of course I don't want it to go bang in my face as I take it off the canister.

1.2 16v.

 

[edde]

Just unplug it.

 

[Fred@BTM]

why do you want to replace it?

 

[DougClio16v]

^ ^ Ecotec Valve removal. The original pipe has been severed to get it on, and i've had samco vacuum piping to cover it. Been like this for a while, but it's been at the back of my mind because I want to get a new original vacuum hose going into the plenum. Because the charcoal canister is part of the emissions system, just dont want it to mess up fuel consumption/ emissions etc..

I can fit it myself, but just want to make sure that I wont get any nasty leaks or the pressure release screwing up the system or putting unwanted air into the fuel line/ plenum.

 

[Gary_B]

You can just unplug it, no worries. I newed all my vacum hoses the other day, no problems what-so-ever.

Just make sure you get the right size inside diameter hose. I found one of mine started at 5mm and the other end was 3mm so I had to use a screwey clip thingi to keep it in place and air tight.

But yeah, they just pop off.

 

[Andy_J]

I had to use a screwey clip thingi to keep it in place and air tight.

fyi = jubilee clip

 

[Gary_B]

I had to use a screwey clip thingi to keep it in place and air tight.

fyi = jubilee clip

Thats the one, ta

 

[Gary_B]

Did you sort it?

 

[DougClio16v]

Did you sort it?

Naa, just sleeved over with Samco vacuum pipe at the moment. Will pop down to a brakers yard this weekend and get a cheap one instead of paying rip off reno prices.