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maximan1 Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2008 Posts: 1354 Location: Anaheim, California
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:21 pm Post subject: My solution to the discontinued charcoal canister |
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As many know, charcoal canisters for late busses (part no. 171201801A) are not made aftermarket and you either have to live with the one you have, or cut it open, re-fill it with new charcoal, and close it back up. I chose to open and refill mine first, but when I finished I found this neat little stainless steel water bottle. So I planned it out, got everything ready and my dad brazed it all together.
My new, easily refill-able, fancy lookin', stainless steel charcoal canister
I'll have a pic of it installed tomorrow. Also, I won't be needing my old one if anyone wants it. _________________ 1978 Transporter, 2.0L FI |
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vwdriverfoundvw Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2004 Posts: 275 Location: Holy Cross, Ca
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Great idea, and beautiful execution. I used an old metal tennis ball can that I found. Not quite as elegant as yours but does the job well. |
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skid Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2009 Posts: 1329 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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Now that's using you're noggin! Seriously, that's a great idea. _________________ '71 Westfalia |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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great job. Ours (1977) had a gasoline tolerant foam filter at the inlet end. I am sure that yours cost less than a new one and it looks nice too.
New ones were available last time I checked, (78 & 79 style)
http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=175201801A _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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maximan1 Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2008 Posts: 1354 Location: Anaheim, California
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks everybody. I hope it will hold up for a nice long time.
Back when I first pulled my canister, I looked up the part number and I found it was discontinued. Did they just recently start making them? _________________ 1978 Transporter, 2.0L FI |
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Bookwus Samba Member
Joined: August 30, 2003 Posts: 1786 Location: City of Roses
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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Hiya Max,
A 175 emissions canister is a superceeded model. It will function exactly as your original but may (probably) not be of the same dimensions. By the way, you might want to copy down the full number and check out your local Volkswagen dealer's parts counter. The 175 emissions canister is still in the VW inventory. Your local dealer may have a better price. He will likely have to order it from a regional warehouse. Expect that to take a couple of days.
Here's a picture of three of the emission canister models............
The 175 is on the right. _________________ Mike
1970 AS Bug
1970 Bus - The Ruptured Duck
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maximan1 Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2008 Posts: 1354 Location: Anaheim, California
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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Right, I realize that mine may not be the same size but it works quite nicely. I know that they apparently do make new canisters, but seeing as I've already made my own... _________________ 1978 Transporter, 2.0L FI |
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maximan1 Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2008 Posts: 1354 Location: Anaheim, California
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Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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Didn't want to start a new thread, but here is my solution to the vacuum tee that connects the plenum, brake booster, and decel valve (part #022 133 083D). That little piece of plastic is $35...I decided that there was a better way. My dad helped me out with the brazing again, but here is my solution.
My old one was split down the sides, making another pesky vacuum leak.
Max _________________ 1978 Transporter, 2.0L FI |
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Riguy718 Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2008 Posts: 370 Location: Nampa, ID
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Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Hey what type of charcoal did you use Max, just regular bbq charcoal? _________________ First Vehicle:
Bil(bo) 1970 Westy Stock [1600DP]
Take life slowly and enjoy it, especially in a VW bus!!! |
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maximan1 Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2008 Posts: 1354 Location: Anaheim, California
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Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Riguy718 wrote: |
Hey what type of charcoal did you use Max, just regular bbq charcoal? |
Give it a break. The stuff they sell you in the pet stores for fish aquarium charcoal filters. There are several write ups on the samba. _________________ 1978 Transporter, 2.0L FI |
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