Evap Canister woes

jmeredith · Jan 27, 2013

So I was out wheeling this weekend, got hung up pretty good on some rocks and my evap canister took a hard hit, how much is it to replace? And should I get the relocate kit for it? Also I'm getting a "gascap" warning but my cap is tight, could that be associated with the broken canister?

-Jason

wayoflife · Jan 27, 2013

If that's the only piece that broke, I'm pretty sure it's only about $5 to replace. The whole unit is $75.

The gascap light you see IS related to this break and fixing it will make it go away.

JethroJK · Jan 27, 2013

This is why this forum is so awesome, learn something new everyday. Hope you get it fixed.

jmeredith · Jan 27, 2013

wayoflife said:
If that's the only piece that broke, I'm pretty sure it's only about $5 to replace. The whole unit is $75.

The gascap light you see IS related to this break and fixing it will make it go away.

Awesome! I have to crawl under and take a look but hopefully that's all that broke

Thanks Eddie!

DanMojo82 · Jan 27, 2013

If you don't want to relocate it, Poison Spyder makes a pretty good skid for it.

Serg5000 · Jan 27, 2013

Here is a good place for relocation. It cost about $12 for some hose and clamps.

kb3ejw · Jan 27, 2013

do the '12 and newer jk's have this issue....i have looked for skids for my '12 JKU Rubicon,but have not found any skids yet.are they just a little behind on development??or did jeep move it out of the way????i have not been under my jeep since i put the diff slider on.that was like July??

wayoflife · Jan 27, 2013

jmeredith said:
Awesome! I have to crawl under and take a look but hopefully that's all that broke

Thanks Eddie!

kb3ejw said:
do the '12 and newer jk's have this issue....i have looked for skids for my '12 JKU Rubicon,but have not found any skids yet.are they just a little behind on development??or did jeep move it out of the way????i have not been under my jeep since i put the diff slider on.that was like July??

The 2012's come with a skid as shown in the photo above. For the most part, it does the job just fine and doesn't need to be replaced. The fact that the OP knocked off the valve is kind of a fluke. I wouldn't worry too much about it as it's just an EVAP canister. If needed, you can totally run your Jeep without it and without any problems.

Hightower · Jan 27, 2013

Eddie I bought and installed a skid plate for mine do you guys just run yours in the stock location with no protection?

wayoflife · Jan 27, 2013

clarsen said:
Eddie I bought and installed a skid plate for mine do you guys just run yours in the stock location with no protection?

Yep. Over 6 years running and still have ours in the stock location and without any protection. Have I knocked mine off? You bet, about 6 times now but only had to replace it twice.

Hightower · Jan 27, 2013

Thx brother .........

kevinp · Jan 28, 2013

I went the more expensive route. :sigh:

I bought a Pure Jeep evap relocation/skid plate kit before I knew any better. I mean, it's pretty save. It's tucked away over the rear axle with a 3/16" skid plate under it, so if it gets damaged, I'm sure I have bigger problems.

jmeredith · Jan 28, 2013

Eddie, did you go the dealer route for replacement or is this something I can find online? Dealer wants like 149 for just the canister and I'm not sure if that will include the sensor on the end that was demolished.

-Jason

wayoflife · Jan 28, 2013

jmeredith said:
Eddie, did you go the dealer route for replacement or is this something I can find online? Dealer wants like 149 for just the canister and I'm not sure if that will include the sensor on the end that was demolished.

-Jason

Yup, got mine at a local dealership and paid $75 back in October of last year. Sounds like you're getting ripped off at yours.

GCM 2 · Jan 28, 2013

Surprisingly after four years of "peacocking" at car shows and mall crawling, my original evaporation canister is still holding in there

jmeredith · Jan 28, 2013

Haha well this was my first trip out with the rubicon, just had a bad line going up a rocky ridge, got a little hung up and well y'all know how that goes

wayoflife · Jan 28, 2013

GCM 2 said:
Surprisingly after four years of "peacocking" at car shows and mall crawling, my original evaporation canister is still holding in there

:cheesy: at peacocking

kevinp · Jan 28, 2013

GCM 2 said:
Surprisingly after four years of "peacocking" at car shows and mall crawling, my original evaporation canister is still holding in there

Without the mall crawling reference, this carries a different meaning to Jeepers on Oahu. One of the two legal areas to wheel is called Peacock Flats. I posted a vid in the appropriate section, and that was of some of the easier trails. I had to read this reply twice THEN look at GCM's location to make sure he wasn't talking about this area.

jmeredith · Jan 29, 2013

So I went ahead and ordered the new canister and sensor, I pulled the "old" one off and wonder if its ok for me to drive a bit with it off, I tucked the hoses an wires up out if the way, have about. Half a talk of fuel so I don't need to fuel up and other than the check engine light are there any other concerns? I need to go pick up the replacement can today

-J

wayoflife · Jan 29, 2013

jmeredith said:
So I went ahead and ordered the new canister and sensor, I pulled the "old" one off and wonder if its ok for me to drive a bit with it off, I tucked the hoses an wires up out if the way, have about. Half a talk of fuel so I don't need to fuel up and other than the check engine light are there any other concerns? I need to go pick up the replacement can today

-J

Trust me, you'll be fine.

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