[Rovernet] Emission charcoal canisters

[Tom Rymes]

For anyone following along at home, here is one of the items I was 
referring to. I don't know if the Rover's canister(s) are different, but 
this is likely applicable:

https://www.mgexp.com/article/rebuilding-charcoal-canister.html

Tom

On 09/17/2018 9:39 PM, Tom Rymes wrote:
> As is always a good idea when it comes to things British, consider delving into the MGB community, as there are so many of them that at least one person has tried what you’re considering and posted about it.
> 
> Solutions I have seen include applying a torch to the Charcoal to “reactivate” it and replacing it with fresh charcoal used for fish tank filtration. Some creativity may be required to open the canister.
> 
>> On Sep 17, 2018, at 9:22 PM, Outlook via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
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>> Thx Lance. I tried to prise but failed...!
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>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Sep 17, 2018, at 6:16 PM, LANCE LA CERTE PSY D via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
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>>> Although I know others have vastly more knowledge than I do about the cars in general, it was always my understanding that these cannisters are sealed, non-serviceable units.    That being said,  you might consider drilling a functional hole on the underside to 'recharge' them with charcoal.  I was imagining something such as a rubber stopper one finds on a large salt/pepper shaker for future servicing.
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>>> Just my 2 cents worth.
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>>> Subject: [Rovernet] Emission charcoal canisters
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>>> I need to resuscitate the 2 canisters that absorb petrol vapours in my P6B.
>>> I cannot deduce how to open them to renew the charcoal - they appear to be
>>> crimped together. Advice please!
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>>> Geoffrey W. McCarthy MD MBA DipAvMed
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