Charcoal Canister??

gustaf · 03-13-2002, 07:05 AM

I have a 77 911S and I am trying to find the part number for what I believe is a charcoal canister (located on the rt side of the eng. bay). I need to replace mine that was burnt due to a small airbox fire.
Thanks!!
-Dave

tobluforu · tobluforu's Garage

On that note, can I just take mine out of my 72? Is it really doing anything after 29 yrs.?

Jim Sims · 03-13-2002, 11:49 AM

Charcoal cannister PN for '77 is 171.201.801
If you need the clamp or bracket the number is 911.501.425.00. These parts may be NLA. You may also check Parts Heaven in California for a used one. Removing the cannister will just increase the fuel vapor emissions from the engine/fuel system. If you remove the cannister be sure and plug the lines or ports on the engine as some of them communicate to the fuel induction system after the air filter. Cheers. Jim

87 slant nose · 87 slant nose's Garage

gusaf,
please post where it,s located and the apoximate size. I have removed mine and the bracket and if its the right size and
location, i could be convinced to send it your way.
keith

Formerly Steve Wilkinson · 03-13-2002, 03:10 PM

Yes, you can take it out. It has absolutely no effect on anything but what vapor leaks out of the fuel tank.

Stephan

Jim Sims · 03-13-2002, 03:43 PM

The only qualification I would make to the non-issue of removing the charcoal cannister is it may be on the visual inspection checklist of a smog check for later model cars. Then if it is missing the car may fail the inspection. The board's "smog nazi" may be able to confirm or deny this. Jim