what is this?

by orange Juiced Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:34 am

i couldn't figure what this is for.... At one point i think it had some rubber lines to it

what is this? Image

by coreys73chevelle Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:36 am

air canister for more vaccum to power brakes

by IndyG3 Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:53 am

If it's up near the radiator, it's more than likely your charcoal canister for emissions junk. Most if not all cars made after 1974 have that on them.
It's hard telling though. Your best bet is to get a service manual.

by Hydro King Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:16 am

Charcoal canister for smog

by BlackChevelleSS Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:23 am

That is your charcoal canister, Its there to hold the gas vapors from the gas tank while its sitting, when your engine is running it pulls a vacuum on it and burns the vapors in that canister. Its all emissions baloney. I usually run a check valve on my return line and cap off the intake and remove all that junk. Saves weight and cleans up the engine compartment.