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Feb 25, 2010 | 02:55 PM

Koa31

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REALLY quick question, plz answer Thanks to all

When the Charcoal canister in bad on a lexus sc300 does it leak gas after u driven it for lik 10 mins straight? it leak gas through that little hose right up under the engine.

Feb 26, 2010 | 05:58 AM

Koa31

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plz someone help me out i know i sound lik a noob

Feb 26, 2010 | 06:08 AM

ishootstuf

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I don't think so. It sounds like the charcoal canister being bad is a symptom, not the problem.

Feb 26, 2010 | 08:17 AM

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Well it's not supposed to "leak" at all. No gas is supposed to be in there. Bad 2 way valve I think? Did you over fill your tank?

Feb 26, 2010 | 08:34 AM

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i dont think it leaks gas but you do smell gas in your cabin?

Feb 26, 2010 | 11:42 AM

Koa31

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no the cabin doesnt smell like gas
i just replaced the canister and it still continues to leak fuel

its driving me nuts noone would even understand

thanks to everyone i really appreciate it

Feb 26, 2010 | 05:26 PM

Koa31

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hey a friend told me that its either an O-ring or one of the vacuum tubes are in the wrong place.
does anyone know anyone in the tampa bay area i could take it too to get this all sorted out?