» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 03-16-2005, 06:39 AM | #1 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | charcoal canister anyone replaced their charcoal canister before? i have a slight fuel smell, more noticeable on a warm day after the car has been sitting, and my usual shop found no issues with the lines. i have already replaced the fuel cap. my big question is, where does the bugger reside? any tips/tricks would be appreciated. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 03-21-2005, 08:18 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: madison, WI Posts: 402 | I just ripped that crap out of my car __________________ Mods: clear turn signals, Silverstar headlight bulbs, k&N custom CAI, removed A/C, lightened crank pulley, painted brakes, custom clutch stop, custom strut bar, x-brace, custom solid tranny mounts, Memphis sound system, Sachs sport clutch, B&M short shifter, lightened flywheel, redline MTL .... Emberrassing honda owners one drive at a time http://members.cardomain.com/mghockey | | | 04-07-2006, 03:23 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 1,551 | Wow talk about reviving this from the dead...ok now so can this be removed completely? | | | 04-07-2006, 03:29 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 890 | Quote: Originally Posted by cali-ti anyone replaced their charcoal canister before? i have a slight fuel smell, more noticeable on a warm day after the car has been sitting, and my usual shop found no issues with the lines. i have already replaced the fuel cap. my big question is, where does the bugger reside? any tips/tricks would be appreciated. | The canister is attached to the wheel well below the MAF sensor. It has two bolts under the canister. I'd check it for a crack or something since its just plastic. __________________ SOLD!!! 1999 332ti //M Sport Titanium Silver M3 S52 3.2 I-6 Engine, M3 Clutch w/ ti Getrag Trans, Z3 3.15 LSD medium case diff and half shafts, OEM Hatch Spoiler, Eurosport HP Underdrive Pulleys, FDM, 17" DS1 rims, M3 Front Struts & Springs, M3 Instrument Cluster, 3-spoke //M steering wheel with tri-color stitching, SSK, CCFL Angels in Depo projectors with 5k HIDs | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |