HAB5000

I've been in the process of removing the wheelarch liners, to check for rust and generally check condition of underseal, oil pipes etc.

I've finished the front, and very pleased with what I found underneath, but behind the rear one on the left of the car (looking from rear) theres a carbon canister, that vents the fuel system I think? It's also a really nice rust trap, I removed lots of cr*p from round it, there also a small bit of surface rust, where its been rubbing against the inner wing.

It also makes it impossible to check the kidney bowl and the front corner of the rear quarter panel properly. Is it strictly necessary, as I'd rather leave it off for corrosion reasons, and ease of cleaning.

Cheers!

Robert Kay

My 1990 has the line from the front of the engine (just in front of the blower) to the carbon canister disconnected. It is plugged on the engine side and open on the canister side.

Is there an advantage to having the canister disconnected, Or should it be reconnected?

Thanks