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Old 09-21-2009, 10:32 AM
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is this smart? there is a line running from it to the back of the car. what is this for?
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thats your fuel vapor line

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is it okay to remove the line? or should i just leave it hanging and just take the canister out?
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just zip tie the line to frame and remove canister and plug the other hose that comes from intake manifold
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If your car ever gets stored in a garage or other closed space prepare for some gas fumes.

Don't forget to plug the intake manifold where the vapor is injected into the air stream.
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Originally Posted by Tony71502
If your car ever gets stored in a garage or other closed space prepare for some gas fumes.

Don't forget to plug the intake manifold where the vapor is injected into the air stream.

i dont have a garage so i dont have to worry about that. is there any certain place i should leave the gas vapor line? or should i just cut it in the fenderwell.
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