1983 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe carbon canister

1983 CHEVROLET CUSTOM DELUXE
131,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIS59
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Changing the filter, and is there a reason for replacing the whole canister, can something inside be clogged up?
Sep 21, 2014 at 9:06 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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The filter plays no part in the operation of the vapor canister so it certainly will never resolve any issues in the canister. The usual reason for changing the canister is a vent valve that is part of it.
Sep 21, 2014 at 9:45 AM
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