South East Scoobies  

Go Back   South East Scoobies > The Garage > General Mechanics
Reload this Page mystery cylinder in engine bay
FAQ Calendar

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 05-02-2011, 04:55 PM
andy-m's Avatar
andy-m andy-m is offline
Silver Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SE London
Posts: 1,148
Default mystery cylinder in engine bay
ive been sorting a few odds n sods on my new wagon today and noticed something missing from my engine bay.
the first picture is a cylinder on my old wrx and i dont know what it is.
the second picture is my new wagon, which has an sti lump in it. as you can see the cylinder is missing.
does anyone know what it is? and does my wagon need it?



Uploaded with ImageShack.us


Uploaded with ImageShack.us
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-02-2011, 05:27 PM
midlife2 midlife2 is offline
Silver Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Eastbourne
Posts: 1,015
Default
sure its the carbon canister to help get the fuel fumes at bay
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-02-2011, 05:55 PM
asperformance asperformance is offline
Authorised Trader
  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: the frozen north
Posts: 1,478
Default
yes its part of the emission system.............you'll have no issue without but link those pipes up so its "sealed"
__________________

ASPerformance 0191-4103770
PELTOR, PFC BRAKES, PAGID MOTUL, FERODO, SPEEDLINE, TRS, MINTEX, PIAA, HELLA, TEIN, WHITELINE, SUPER-PRO, MILLERS OILS
online shop!!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-02-2011, 06:29 PM
andy-m's Avatar
andy-m andy-m is offline
Silver Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SE London
Posts: 1,148
Default
cheers. i'll loop it out then
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-02-2011, 08:08 PM
chris wrx chris wrx is offline
Bronze Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hastings
Posts: 377
Default
I looped those pipes together and had fumes come into cockpit , so bad it made your eyes sting , ended up connecting canister back on.
__________________
It always wants something
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-02-2011, 08:24 PM
asperformance asperformance is offline
Authorised Trader
  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: the frozen north
Posts: 1,478
Default
you must have had some other issue as done it thousands of times over the last 12yrs or so...............
__________________

ASPerformance 0191-4103770
PELTOR, PFC BRAKES, PAGID MOTUL, FERODO, SPEEDLINE, TRS, MINTEX, PIAA, HELLA, TEIN, WHITELINE, SUPER-PRO, MILLERS OILS
online shop!!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-02-2011, 10:23 PM
chris wrx chris wrx is offline
Bronze Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hastings
Posts: 377
Default
Wonder why that happened to mine then ? When disconected it hiss of air and smell of petrol to start with , perphaps something blocked ? its a mystery.
__________________
It always wants something
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-02-2011, 10:23 PM
andy-m's Avatar
andy-m andy-m is offline
Silver Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SE London
Posts: 1,148
Default
well, i'm pulling a few bits of the saloon b4 i scrap it so i'll keep the canister in my shed just in case
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:50 PM.

Contact Us - SouthEastScoobies - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

Opinions expressed are not necessarily the opinions of SouthEastScoobies or any individuals directly or indirectly involved in this website. No responsibility is taken or assumed for any comments or statements made on this or any associated website. Visitors who use this website and rely on, or act on any information do so at their own judgement, discretion and or risk. SouthEastScoobies or its content providers shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or otherwise in connection with your use of SouthEastScoobies forums. It is not possible for the Administrators of these forums, or the Moderators participating, to fully and effectively monitor Messages that are submitted for infringement of third party rights. If you believe that any information within the forums infringes your legal rights, or gives cause for concern you should notify an Administrator or a Moderator immediately giving such information to enable the recipient to amend, delete or remove in its entirety the message, at their earliest convenience.