Charcoal Canister Rebuild reseal

barefootwestie · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:37 pm Post subject: Charcoal Canister Rebuild reseal

I have searched and read all of the threads I can find regarding the rebuilding of the metal charcoal canister. The most detailed explanation I can find is from Mike (Bookwus) over in the Beetle - Late Model/Super forum and various other VW forums.

In his explanation, he soldered an air-tight screw cap onto the body of the canister to reseal after replacing the charcoal.

My question is, has anyone else seen another idea that might work since his work? I'm not sure how the soldering would hold up to the air pressure.
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mbrodie72 · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:46 pm Post subject:

Mike's Bug and Bus were his daily drivers. I'd trust his how to's anyday.He was very active on the www.vwar.com site regarding the autosticks. he knew them inside and out.

busdaddy · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:12 pm Post subject:

Soldering is quite sufficient for fuel tanks, I've soldered air lines that handle 100psi+, besides the canister operates at atmosphere as it's vented to the air cleaner.
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webwalker · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:47 pm Post subject:

see here:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=389074

My adaptation (no solder) of the Bookwus method. w/ pics / diagrams
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barefootwestie · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks Gus. I saw the pics of yours webwalker, put never the post. I'm ready to get this little project started.
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'67 Beetle,
'67 Ghia Hardtop,
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'72 Westfalia

barefootwestie · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:53 pm Post subject:

For the soldering, do you use a propane torch? What type of solder is best for this job?
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1973 Westfalia
"Getting better....one repair at a time."

Other VW's owned through the years, in no particular order:
'67 Beetle,
'67 Ghia Hardtop,
'72 Ghia Convertible,
'72 Westfalia

SGKent · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:58 pm Post subject:

this is the metal canister style? From a 1971? If so basic High School shop class soldering with metal solder and acid flux paste is fine. The carbon particles are impegnated with gasoline and oils so wash it out first and use new steam activated charcoal pellets. We got ours in bulk from a local aquarium shop.

If this is a late bay like say 1978 and on, they are available new or were a couple months ago.

If it is 76, 77 etc the tops pop off with a scew driver.
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webwalker · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:05 pm Post subject:

No solder needed! Just some Permatex and a hole cutter. Wink

Take a look.
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barefootwestie · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:11 pm Post subject:

It's a '73 metal canister.

Thanks for the info, somehow I didnt see your thread within the beetle forum:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3...p;start=40

Guess I should venture out of my Bus world every now and then. lol

I also like the rubber plug idea. Might need o investigate that further.
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1973 Westfalia
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Other VW's owned through the years, in no particular order:
'67 Beetle,
'67 Ghia Hardtop,
'72 Ghia Convertible,
'72 Westfalia


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