Vaughany Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Hi everyone I am hoping that someone can inform me to what this is. I will try my best to describe it as best I can. If you standing facing the engine bay, on the right hand side (Passengers side) at the back of the engine bay. There is a black box with 3 hoses coming off it. The box is at the very back of the engine bay passed the Power Steering Tank and Trans Fluid dip sticksituated on the extreme right hand side (As you face the engine bay) What is this and what does it do. On occasions I have heard what sounds like water bubbling coming from this box. Is this meant to happen? Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 I asked the same question a little while ago. Here's the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Try takin a photo of it fella or else you cant be guaranteed that the answer will be conclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Originally posted by dangerous brain Try takin a photo of it fella or else you cant be guaranteed that the answer will be conclusive. It's the charcoal filter/cannister, it's been talked about quite a lot, no need for a photo. Ben.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Charcoal canister. If you don't like it, it is removeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that I think it might be the charcoal cannister. I think it's there in case you run short when you're out at a barbeque or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughany Posted April 22, 2004 Author Share Posted April 22, 2004 Thanks everyone for the info, nothing to worry about then, great name, charcoal cannister. Some engineer was probably paid loads of money for coming up with that name. Why could'nt I think of something like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahile Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 i think i'll add aswell i asked the same question. Charcoal Cannister. if the noise bugs you, open the petrol cap to release pressure, the noise should go away. i only know this because of this wonderful place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 Originally posted by Syed Shah Charcoal canister. If you don't like it, it is removeable. Tell me more ? Pro's & Con's ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 It is there for emmisions to stop fuel vapour from the tank being vented directly to atmosphere. To remove it, unbolt, join the hose attached to the firewall (goes under car to tank), to the one at the bottom of the charcoal canister, which vents them safely under the car. Block the rest. Peter, have you removed your trac pump? It is right in front of the charcoal canister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 No I have not. I have been thinking of removing everything to do with the stock TRC as I have RLTC. Are you talking about #2 in the pic ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 1 = Charcoal canister 2 + 3 = trac pump and actuator, all removable, 12kgs. I am doing this ATM, got some trouble, but will work round it. Take a look at http://www.mkiv.com/tmp/no_trac/no_trac It is for the US cars, which are different, but gives you an idea. Done by Mohd, in his typically brief way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 Thanks Syed. But, is there any real benefit ? or just a tidy up to complete the full TRC removal. What's your trouble ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 Benefit = Neater engine bay, weight savings at the front. No point it having it, so why not remove it? My trouble is far more lines than there should be, inc the front brakes being routed through it. Supposed to be 4 lines, I have eight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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