Tim V-W Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Two weeks into ownership and the joy of discovery is upon me. After a couple of blats today, one for me one for my wife (she loved it: that didn't take long did it) I couldn't resist having a thorough poke around the mechanics - so to speak. In addition to a disconnected rear ARB link, I spotted a cylindrical item fixed down below the coil and didn't have time to investigate, so can someone advise what this object is? Car is a 1996 1400 supersport. Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Metal or plastic? Any pipes coming/going to it? R500 Mango Madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Roughly how big? R500 Mango Madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderpuff Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Have you got a photo Tim? The name's Puff, Powder Puff N7XTC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted November 5, 2006 Area Representative Share Posted November 5, 2006 A photo would also help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderpuff Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Hey Richard, great minds think alike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted November 5, 2006 Area Representative Share Posted November 5, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberts Wallet Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I reckon its a charcoal canister thingy Gareth Blue and Carbon 6 Speed Supersport with new wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Wheres the coil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberts Wallet Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 The coil is kinda square on a K series Gareth Blue and Carbon 6 Speed Supersport with new wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberts Wallet Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Oh, its bolted to the block under the inlet plenum Gareth Blue and Carbon 6 Speed Supersport with new wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderpuff Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 The charcoal canister is big, black, and usually attached just in front of the drivers footwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V-W Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 OK,OK sloooower please. It has several pipes and a vent or drain from the top to fresh air. Interesting about the coil because on this car it is a Rover item fixed with a large rubber cover that slightly obstructs the throttle cable. I would say it is 100mm dia x about 150mm long and it is black. Does that help? BTW how do I post pictures ( not that I have any of this particular item) Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Sounds like it's the charcoal canister then. You can't post pictures on this forum, but can link to external pictures. Have a look in the faq / smilies here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderpuff Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Tim, you can't post pics onto blatchat...you have to host them with one of the online photo sites and do a link in your posting.....oh and it sounds like it is the charcoal cannister, part of the fuel system...and basically extra weight you don't need to carry..mine was junked years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Sounds like the charcoal canister then. R500 Mango Madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderpuff Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Beat me too it RJ...I must learn to type faster ....still at least I beat Peter Edited by - Powder Puff on 5 Nov 2006 20:18:21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Zarcoff Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 No, you are all wrong. It's a tube of smarties SeaView!!!! 😬 😬here *eek* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Finally! I'm always beaten because I'm a slow typing dyslexic foreigner. The charcoal canister is part of the EU3 homologation. And certainly not on my car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderpuff Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 The charcoal canister was on the EU2 as well as EU3....first time my engine came out after the initial build it was thrown in the bin, the canister that is 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Powder Puff 😬 Regin, it's not your fault that you are foreign *eek* R500 Mango Madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V-W Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Thanks for all the replies. Why a charcoal cannister on a 1996 UK car? Gordon - advice on removal gratefully accepted. What do I take off, what do I leave and what do I do with whats left? (nearly came to see you today but couldn't get Jane out of the car ) What about this question of the coil? What should the one on a 1400 s/s look like and where should it be fitted. While I'm asking questions - there is a hole - with grommet - each side of the front of teh car behind the brake pipes exits from teh body. Does it sound like the car has had I/C repeaters removed? Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I guess I must spend more time on your shores to learn the language 😳 One weekend per month is obviously not enough. Anyway, I've never seen the charcoal canister on an EU2 Caterham... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Perhaps it's a pre heater? 😬 R500 Mango Madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberts Wallet Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Regin, I had one on my '99 EU2 roadsport Gareth Blue and Carbon 6 Speed Supersport with new wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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