No 'Y' Connector?
07-22-2007, 02:30 PM
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No 'Y' Connector?
I've been trying to track down and eliminate gas smell.
I read that cracked 'Y' connectors are common areas of fume leaks and since I just bought the car in Dec., I'm still taking care of the "little things".
So I ordered a 'Y' connector without checking the one already on my car, took the fender shield off and guess what? No 'Y' connector. My charcoal canister/hose config. doesn't look anything like the pictures that I've seen. I have a canister and three hoses that feed through the wall.
I have yet to follow them to see where they go, but for now, what's up with this? I have an early car, #148 - maybe - well, no maybe's about it - it's different.
Anyone?
I read that cracked 'Y' connectors are common areas of fume leaks and since I just bought the car in Dec., I'm still taking care of the "little things".
So I ordered a 'Y' connector without checking the one already on my car, took the fender shield off and guess what? No 'Y' connector. My charcoal canister/hose config. doesn't look anything like the pictures that I've seen. I have a canister and three hoses that feed through the wall.
I have yet to follow them to see where they go, but for now, what's up with this? I have an early car, #148 - maybe - well, no maybe's about it - it's different.
Anyone?
07-22-2007, 05:23 PM
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Karen,
I had a similar issue, broken Y connector, but no gas odor.... PO had re-routed the vent line to the windshield washer tank.
Here is link to the htread I started when I found the broke Y conmnector.
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/341829-tank-vent-cannister-hookup-question-long.html
Glen
I had a similar issue, broken Y connector, but no gas odor.... PO had re-routed the vent line to the windshield washer tank.
Here is link to the htread I started when I found the broke Y conmnector.
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/341829-tank-vent-cannister-hookup-question-long.html
Glen
07-22-2007, 06:11 PM
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According to PET the Y-connector wasn't added till the 80 MY. I guess maybe one of your hoses could be bad that go to the canister. Good luck on your investigation.
07-22-2007, 07:01 PM
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Hi Karen:
Lots of little things are different on the early cars, so I hope you get some answers from people who have a 928 of similar vintage as yours.
If you don't get any anwers here, my suggestion is to PM SharkSkin - he has a 78 and has done extensive mechanical restoration work on it. He is very knowledgable and helpful, and might know the answer to your question.
Best of luck!!!
Lots of little things are different on the early cars, so I hope you get some answers from people who have a 928 of similar vintage as yours.
If you don't get any anwers here, my suggestion is to PM SharkSkin - he has a 78 and has done extensive mechanical restoration work on it. He is very knowledgable and helpful, and might know the answer to your question.
Best of luck!!!