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				What's this tank for?
			 
			Can someone tell me what the second plastic tank is for that is above the main windshield and headlight washer tank?  The lines disappear into the fender somewhere under the fuse box area.  The car is a 1986 that also has the 'special' windshield cleaner reservoir in the trunk. Thanks   
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|  08-07-2011, 03:28 PM | 
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			Fuel overflow (expansion) tank
		 
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			Vapor Tank (Part #2) in the diagrams below. Quote: 
 
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|  08-07-2011, 04:34 PM | 
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			Why use a charcoal filter if you're just gonna reburn the vapors?
		 
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|  08-08-2011, 07:28 AM | 
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			Thanks guys.  That would explain the occasional gas smell.  Now to find the leak.
		 
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|  08-08-2011, 07:31 AM | 
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			In your picture the small hose is disconnected.  It's attached right next the the large line from the expansion tank.  Mine was the same way only had the gas smell when I filled up.
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|  08-08-2011, 07:53 AM | 
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The charcoal filter actually stores(absorbs)  gasoline vapors when the engine is off. They are then burned when the engine is running..
		 
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|  08-08-2011, 09:18 AM | 
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yes, the canister serves as a reservoir until you burn them
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