Black canister?

[HogWash]

also what is that black canister in the back passanger side in the engine area,what purpose does it serve,I checked it while running and it did nothing?
towards the fire wall,it has the 2 hoses coming out of it and 1 runs down under the jeep and the other runs to the air filter area

[langer1]

It's part of the EPA polution system, it draws gas vapors from the fuel tank, it is also the tank vent system.

[HogWash]

So can I remove it?

[Pioneer84]

Thats the EVAP Canister it takes vapor from the gas tank and filters it and sends it to the engine to be burnt.

Ron

[langer1]

So can I remove it?

No it's required by law and keeps moisture out of your fuel tank.

[Pioneer84]

So can I remove it?


NO

[HogWash]

Ok,just a question ,I thought it was something to do w/ the vac system

[langer1]

Ok,just a question ,I thought it was something to do w/ the vac system

There is a vacuum canister but it's in the bumper and you need it also.

[HogWash]

Ya I know that one,I had to fix it on the trail w/super glue ,just had some small cracks,havent looked at it since (thinking it still may have a small leak) know were I can pick one up at?

[MogifiedXJ]

I pulled mine out. Removed the line from the canister to the air box and drilled a hole in my wiper cowl and run the other one inside there and attached a small k&n filter to it.

[lawsoncl]

I pulled mine out. Removed the line from the canister to the air box and drilled a hole in my wiper cowl and run the other one inside there and attached a small k&n filter to it.

So if you ever get the Jeep on it's side or upside down, it's going to piss gas everywhere? That canister also has a valve to close the vent when it gets significantly off-angle.

[dizzymac]

As well as your fuel tank, it has two.

[langer1]

One other thing it makes sure the air drawn it to the fuel tank is dry and clean. Much of todays fuel contains some alcohol and any alcohol will draw moisture from the air.