sorry guys i meant the canister not the catch can, i want to change this out so if you have a clue please help

 

As long as you have the proper tools, workshop manual and patience, you can change/fix anything on the car.

Do you have jackstands?

 

i have have all the tools and i work on my FD my self there is no better feeling than working on your own 7 to learn things, my ? is in the shop manual it does not say how to fix the chacoal canister or to take it out, also i just wanted to know is it in the front or back of the car

 

Look in Section F under "Fuel Evaporative System".

Also, you don't really "fix" the charcol cannister, you just usually replace it.

I doubt that's your problem though...

 

mahjik yea i did look ok maybe you might know, whats happing is this i get the fuel smell on the driveside but only when the car sits somt times when im at the light but most of the time when im just sitting and the car is off. so couple of people said that it could be the chacoal canitster

 

if you think the smell is from teh charcoal canister you might start by tracing down the lines and making sure you dont just have a leak

I'd also check the fpd

STEPHEN

 

Yes, it could be the cannister. The cannister handles the gas fumes while the engine is not under load (i.e. at idle).

However, people have also had this problem from a broken or damaged gas cap. Sounds strange, but if you search, you'll see a few posts about it.

Here's what I would do if I were you:

1. Check your gas cap. Make sure it's not cracked or anything. Also, when you put it on the car, STOP turning at the first click.

2. Have the fuel system pressure tested for leaks.

3. Last, check the charcol cannister.

I had the gas odor problem a while back. It cost me about $40 to have the fuel system pressure tested at Mazda. After verifying no leaks, I then began checking the check valves for the evaporative system. My gas odor was only happening during acceleration though.

 

anyone get rid of it??

 

Where is it you ask . It is in the rear end on the drivers side. up high beside the rear end. Just follow the gas lines back one of then goes there .If you remove the entire system you will never miss it.