I removed my fender liner for paintless dent removal, and noticed a gas smell with the car parked a few days. I am wondering if it could be coming from my charcoal canister? The lines going to the canister appear to be connected, but I can't tell if the braided one is leaking vapors (since it's braided). I did notice a very short, couple inch hose venting on the botton of the canister. Should this be connected to anything? Anyone know a good replacement and I imagine this shouldn't be a used part as they are all saturated at this point?

Would a bad or saturated canister cause any running problems, rough idle or warm start or the only symptom would be occasional odor from a parked car?

Oh and I replaced my fuel lines and jumper about 6 years ago and they appear to be dry. I have both fender liners off and can't see a fuel leak anywhere.

Thanks.

 

I think I need to remove it and take a better look.

 

The vent hose at the bottom just vents to atmosphere so it’s not connected to anything. Like everything on a 30+ yo car, the sensors and hoses throughout that system are likely due replacement to operate optimally.