Vapor vent solenoid

MEDINA4595

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2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

Hello, hope someone can help me. I have been trying to replace the solenoid as well as the hose but everywhere I look the hose is 2-3 times longer then the original 18 inch hose. Picture provided for reference.

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Friday, May 14th, 2021 AT 2:59 PM

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STEVE W.

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The longer hose is because GM keeps relocating the filter assembly in the hopes of finally getting it to a spot it doesn't draw in as much junk to cause the valve to stick. The new parts should come with a bracket that lets you relocate the filter and a replacement harness to fit the new valve connection. The original parts are NLA because of those updates.

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Friday, May 14th, 2021 AT 3:45 PM

MEDINA4595

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Got it. Thank you so much. Does that mean the original charcoal canister needs to be replaced as well?

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Friday, May 14th, 2021 AT 4:38 PM

STEVE W.

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It shouldn't need to be. The fitting on the valve should fit without a problem, then you just need to route the new filter. The filters are a joke in the long run as even the newest valves go bad after a few years because moisture still gets to the solenoid shaft.

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Friday, May 14th, 2021 AT 5:49 PM