EVAP purge solenoid removal question
09-05-2008, 09:42 PM
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EVAP purge solenoid removal question I have a 4.8L, and my PCM and harness has smog stuff removed. So, I no longer need the evap purge solenoid. I want to remove it to give more hood clearance anyways. Have any of you guys fabbed something to replace evap purge solenoid? See pictures below:
09-05-2008, 11:05 PM
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Question, do you need to pass the smog test for your State/area ?
If not, You can delete it, plug and flash out the code and functions.
You can remove the valve (flash out the code/function) and try using a Charcoal Canister with a vacuum pulling the vapors from the tank.
If you need to pass the Smog test..
Maybe you can try a 4 Gen F-body valve as a remote valve.. I see no reason why that would not work, as long as you can get a vacuum feed to the valve and the connections connected right.
If not, You can delete it, plug and flash out the code and functions.
You can remove the valve (flash out the code/function) and try using a Charcoal Canister with a vacuum pulling the vapors from the tank.
If you need to pass the Smog test..
Maybe you can try a 4 Gen F-body valve as a remote valve.. I see no reason why that would not work, as long as you can get a vacuum feed to the valve and the connections connected right.
09-06-2008, 09:14 AM
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I don't have to worry about smog laws in Alabama. The guy that programmed my PCM removed it and also removed the plug from the harness.
I ended up cutting the base of it off with a hacksaw. I'll fill it with epoxy (JB Weld) and bolt it back into place. Here's what it looks like:
I ended up cutting the base of it off with a hacksaw. I'll fill it with epoxy (JB Weld) and bolt it back into place. Here's what it looks like:
