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FloridaRT
11-05-2009, 12:35 PM
Just finished the install of my new Vapor Canister that collects the gas fumes. Mine must have become plugged as it would cause my engine to die, it happened 4 times in 4 miles. If it happens to you, just remove the gas cap and you can continue to drive. DON'T OVERFILL YOUR GAS TANK!

I didn't, but some how my vapor canister went bad. New one cost me $100.

I took some photos.

Here is what the canister looks like, it was bigger than I expected:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/MagnumRT/IMG_0001-17.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/MagnumRT/IMG_0002-13.jpg

Here is where it is mounted, behind the passenger side rear tire:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/MagnumRT/IMG_0003-13.jpg

Here we are disconnecting the bracket and hoses:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/MagnumRT/IMG_0004-9.jpg

This is the inner splash shield:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/MagnumRT/IMG_0005-7.jpg

Here is the old canister, it was about 50% heavier than the new one - from the gas ( I guess):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/MagnumRT/IMG_0006-9.jpg

Here is the new canister all mounted:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/MagnumRT/IMG_0007-5.jpg


It all went well, as for the instructions - no need to disconnect the battery or the electrical connector. We just removed the hoses and replaced the canister.

Once again I have to thank my son Mike, he did 95% of the work.
Dear old dad just watched and fetched tools as needed............. LOL

Bob
Bryali
11-05-2009, 12:57 PM
Awesome! I might do this soon just as preventive maintenance. I've heard the early build '05 models had the worst problem with these canisters clogging so I might just replace it before it becomes a problem. Looks pretty easy.
willtransco
11-05-2009, 12:59 PM
Good Post...Informative Thanks!
sergeo'shemi
11-05-2009, 01:04 PM
is this on passenger side rear?
1fastsedan
11-05-2009, 01:18 PM
is this on passenger side rear?
Yep, that's where it is. I have to do mine soon too.
sergeo'shemi
11-05-2009, 03:54 PM
what is the part number?
FloridaRT
11-05-2009, 06:28 PM
what is the part number?


The part #4891645AA, dealer charged me $101.94 - others have gotten it cheaper.

Tried to find it online or on Ebay, no luck.

Bob
JetBlack300c
11-05-2009, 06:33 PM
good deal bob..

you still need the other part number?

here, sorry I had forgot about it:

purge valve 4591733AA (under hood passenger side on firewall, it is the little round thing the vacuum lines from the intake manifold connect too)
sound&security
11-05-2009, 06:57 PM
What did you do about the rivits for the inner fender well?
1fastsedan
11-05-2009, 07:31 PM
Cut them with some side cutters, and then used christmas tree pins from the parts store to put it back on, that way they're removable next time.
cleary524
11-05-2009, 09:12 PM
I wonder if www.moparpartsamerica.com (http://www.moparpartsamerica.com) would have it cheaper?
cleary524
11-05-2009, 09:15 PM
http://www.moparpartsamerica.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=214583&chapter=&sectionids=2,2496&groupid=60673&make=8&model=Magnum&year=2007&catalogid=1&displayCatalogid=0 Check it out...it's a little cheaper here.

Nice write up too! I'll keep this in mind if I start experiencing this. Beanies to you!!!
Magnum P.I
11-05-2009, 09:27 PM
Good info Bob, now what is inside the canister is it paper filter or what. As it obviously absorbs the gas which is what causes the clogging and eventual running issues.
FloridaRT
11-06-2009, 08:55 AM
Good info Bob, now what is inside the canister is it paper filter or what. As it obviously absorbs the gas which is what causes the clogging and eventual running issues.


I think it is charcoal............... not sure, may cut it open.

Bob
FloridaRT
11-06-2009, 08:56 AM
What did you do about the rivits for the inner fender well?


I think we had to cut 2 of them off, we had some spares laying around. All the others are reusable, there are also a few nuts to remove.

Bob
FloridaRT
11-06-2009, 08:57 AM
good deal bob..

you still need the other part number?

here, sorry I had forgot about it:

purge valve 4591733AA (under hood passenger side on firewall, it is the little round thing the vacuum lines from the intake manifold connect too)


Thanks for the part number, I will have to pick one up.

Bob
ZeGuru
11-06-2009, 10:58 AM
I think it is charcoal............... not sure, may cut it open.

Bob

Just don't use a power tool to open it up....


http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/10891/huge_explosion.jpg
carchitect
11-06-2009, 11:48 AM
You should clean up the original post a little, add some more pics (if you have them) and submit this to the knowledge base
Bryali
11-06-2009, 04:00 PM
Ooooohhh--good idea--this could be a KB article
JetBlack300c
11-06-2009, 06:35 PM
Good info Bob, now what is inside the canister is it paper filter or what. As it obviously absorbs the gas which is what causes the clogging and eventual running issues.

I think it is charcoal............... not sure, may cut it open.

Bob


Charcoal..