To a/c line on charcoal can

[90tsiawdturbo]

Do I need to remove my a/c to remove my charcoal can? If not then what do I do with the to a/c line?I've read the tech post on how to remove the charcoal can by flip4g63(If my memory serves) but he never mentions what to do with the to a/c line. I've PMed him but he has yet to answer back so I decided to ask. Your help is greatly appreciated

 

[viprez586]

I highly doubt there is an air conditioning line running to the charcoal canister.
Look more closely or post a picture.

In short answer: No.

 

[90tsiawdturbo]

Look at the how to remove charcoal can thread on the misc. forums, he's got pics and then you'll understand me..... It's not an a/c line it's like a vacuum line to the a/c, if you look at the to a/c line it's like a 2 inch hose goin to like a little black plastic canister with more hoses coming off....basically what I'm trying to ask is if I block it off will my a/c not work....I'm only keepin the a/c for when I upgrade to a2g body and sell my current shell

 

[ReYnd]

Here's the article in question: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-miscellaneous/211982-how-remove-charcoal-canister.html.

First, you should not block off the line going to the fuel tank! That's what allows the tank to breathe, cap it and the pressure will go up. Instead, buy about a foot of fuel line and stick it on the end, then route it down behind the wheel well. Tada, you will now never have the chance to smell all those lovely fumes. Might even save yourself a fire.

Back to the matter at hand. I've never had AC in my car, but capping that blue line certainly shouldn't make your AC stop working. Am curious as to why it goes to the charcoal canister though. Do it and see what happens. The worst that could happen is that you'll have to reattach it to get your AC back...?

 

[90tsiawdturbo]

Here's the article in question: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-miscellaneous/211982-how-remove-charcoal-canister.html.

First, you should not block off the line going to the fuel tank! That's what allows the tank to breathe, cap it and the pressure will go up. Instead, buy about a foot of fuel line and stick it on the end, then route it down behind the wheel well. Tada, you will now never have the chance to smell all those lovely fumes. Might even save yourself a fire.

Back to the matter at hand. I've never had AC in my car, but capping that blue line certainly shouldn't make your AC stop working. Am curious as to why it goes to the charcoal canister though. Do it and see what happens. The worst that could happen is that you'll have to reattach it to get your AC back...?

Thanks for the link And the help....since there's mixed opinions on this I think I just want to leave the charcoal can in and tap the intake pipe instead...it's not worth a
motor to me

 

[ramsack]

i have no idea why he mentions an a/c line going to the charcoal canister in that article. he may be abbreviating for something else. the a/c has nothing to do with the charcoal canister, you can safely remove it.

 

[90tsiawdturbo]

i have no idea why he mentions an a/c line going to the charcoal canister in that article. he may be abbreviating for something else. the a/c has nothing to do with the charcoal canister, you can safely remove it.

It says to a/c rite on top of the charcoal can.... And what do I do with that to tank line too...the thread says cap it and someone above says vent it out the fender I'm confused....I would really like to clean unneeded things out from underneath the hood and would really rather not take a drill to my new intake

 

[ramsack]

i've always capped or removed the line entirely and just not worried about it. it isn't unsafe for there to be pressure in the tank, that's what the gas cap is for, and the charcoal canister draws vapors in to burn in the engine while also keeping the tank pressurized.

 

[90tsiawdturbo]

i've always capped or removed the line entirely and just not worried about it. it isn't unsafe for there to be pressure in the tank, that's what the gas cap is for, and the charcoal canister draws vapors in to burn in the engine while also keeping the tank pressurized.[/QUOTE

so it would be ok if i plugged both lines and removed the charcoal can Im not goin to lose sleep over no a/c but would just prefer it to stay for when I sell the shell

 

[ramsack]

yes it will be ok. you also won't lose a/c.