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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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’86 Carrera - While sticking my head in my passenger side wheel well, I saw something that looked to be an A/C part. It was in front of the wheel and higher up, above the oil lines. It was about 8 inches long, cylindrical shaped and had a few hoses coming out it headed towards engine compartment. I searched my Bentley manual and could not find anything like it. I have removed the rest of my A/C.

Any ideas what it is? Aftermarket A/C condenser or booster?

I know a picture is worth a thousand words, but I didn’t’ have my camera.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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are we talking rear wheel well ? black plastic container, two hoses ?
charcoal filter for gas fumes.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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without a pick i would have to say a fancy lo jack device so Mark Maquire and Major League Basesball can keep an eye on you . Do you have your tinfoil hat ?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Sorry, it is in front of the rear wheel.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Yep...charcoal canister used for fuel ventilation .
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