Just ordered the GM vapor canister on amazon. Gonna try running it in my 02 LX470 to see if it eliminates pressurizing of the fuel tank (noticed when unscrewing gas cap).
Charcoal Canister Replacement Option (3 Viewers)
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2001LC
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That should be interesting.
Keep in mind, some fuel tank pressure is normal! (see: owners manual)
JohnnyUtah2
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I've been running the Tundra 4.7 charcoal canister (77740-34080) that @89BIGBLUE recommended for probably six months now. It's been trouble free and is nearly identical to the factory LC canister. I don't remember what I paid for it, but I think it was half the cost of a new LC canister, but I wasn't even able to source one in the US, so this is the next best option. My original lasted over 250K miles, so I'm hopeful that this one will last just as long.
Yes!
The 77740-34080 I put in has been running great as well.
No issues to report.
It’s about to get hot out here in the Southwest, and I’ve got adventures at altitude planned. I’ll let you guys know if anything comes up, but confidence is high.
The 77740-34080 I put in has been running great as well.
No issues to report.
It’s about to get hot out here in the Southwest, and I’ve got adventures at altitude planned. I’ll let you guys know if anything comes up, but confidence is high.
JohnnyUtah2
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I also forgot to add that right after I installed the new charcoal canister, we drove our 100 from Denver to Baja and back, 3,000 miles. No problems, even with unknown fuel quality down in Mexico.
awesomeissquid
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Installed a new Tundra unit (77740-34080) to replace my 2000LC unit (77740-60390). Original was still seemed to be working correctly on my last trip where I did have some fuel boil, and I just wanted to get a new unit in there. I did find that one vacuum hose on the new unit was not long enough to connect to the VSV I swapped over so I reused the old one.
I also was able to weigh the new vs old units with the old one weighing about a pound more.
New Unit:
Old Unit:
Old unit is free to anyone that wants it, otherwise it will end up in the trash.
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I also was able to weigh the new vs old units with the old one weighing about a pound more.
New Unit:
Old Unit:
Old unit is free to anyone that wants it, otherwise it will end up in the trash.
FREE - North Bay, CA: 100 Series - Used OEM Charcoal Canister for Use/Rebuild
Free used OEM charcoal canister. Pulled this off and replaced with new since I had an instance of fuel boiling. Unit probably still works fine, but I wanted to replace preemptively. Free to anyone who wants. Willing to ship at buyers expense.
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Anecdotal AF:
about 18 months ago, I started filling my tank with mid tear gas exclusively. Since then, my charcoal filter has functioned as intended.
Sweet Jesus, there is a Chevron refinery and harbor about 30 miles from that California station. There is no refinery on the island of Kauai. I dream of adding a transfer case between my rear differential and drive shaft, then bolting an electric motor to the redundant front wheel drive output, making my 100 a golf yacht. I am sure there are 1000 reasons why it would never work, but there were 1000 reasons an LS in a Miata would never work. I am thinking short 3 mile round trip type of uses. The ultimate mall crawler mod.
about 18 months ago, I started filling my tank with mid tear gas exclusively. Since then, my charcoal filter has functioned as intended.
Sweet Jesus, there is a Chevron refinery and harbor about 30 miles from that California station. There is no refinery on the island of Kauai. I dream of adding a transfer case between my rear differential and drive shaft, then bolting an electric motor to the redundant front wheel drive output, making my 100 a golf yacht. I am sure there are 1000 reasons why it would never work, but there were 1000 reasons an LS in a Miata would never work. I am thinking short 3 mile round trip type of uses. The ultimate mall crawler mod.
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I just replaced my canister on my 06 LC with an OEM canister from Japan purchased on eBay for $410 shipped. It has worked perfectly, and I received it in 5 days.
1 year in service and no codes, no dash lights and no “boiling” this summer with extreme southwest temps and fair altitude trips pulling the little 416 style trailer.
I’m calling this successful work around for my 99 LC!
Onward!
I finally dug into the canister project after having a donor canister gifted to me by #awesomeissquid. Thanks for the incentive!
The road trip last year put me on the path of finding out why with an ambient temp greater than 94 degrees (F), the fuel tank would pressurize and the fuel vapor would fill the engine compartment.
So with awesomeissquid's canister on the bench, the cutting began. First with a hacksaw blade, then a razor knife, and after no real success I went with a power sander/cutter with a half round blade.
Cut right along the bottom seam and found success. And when it's time for it to come off, look out with the spring pressure.
Carefully emptied out the charcoal and weighed it separately...... BUT, forgot to calculate in the added weight of all the fuel vapors, and how much charcoal can actually hold.
Thinking I needed that much weight of charcoal, I ordered two containers from Amazon along with the JB Weld plastic bonder.
The one 40 ounce container was more than enough to refill the cannister.
I also soaked and cleaned the filter pads of the cannister in Simple Green and rinsed them with water, then dried them for two days while waiting on the charcoal.
Came up with an idea of holding the cannister upright, so I made a vertical vise option on my vise stand for the epoxy to set and cure for 24 hours.
Laid a bead of epoxy around the body, then place the bottom on it with fitting the springs in there, squeezed it togather and let it set.
A day later, I went back and put another coating of epoxy around the seam to fill in any gaps.
With the donor cannister done, I replaced the original and weighed them while they were both out on the bench. Fresh charcoal is about a pound lighter.
Installed, one drive cycle down and no CEL or codes so far. Going to start really checking the mileage now and hope it improves with this "upgrade".
The road trip last year put me on the path of finding out why with an ambient temp greater than 94 degrees (F), the fuel tank would pressurize and the fuel vapor would fill the engine compartment.
So with awesomeissquid's canister on the bench, the cutting began. First with a hacksaw blade, then a razor knife, and after no real success I went with a power sander/cutter with a half round blade.
Cut right along the bottom seam and found success. And when it's time for it to come off, look out with the spring pressure.
Carefully emptied out the charcoal and weighed it separately...... BUT, forgot to calculate in the added weight of all the fuel vapors, and how much charcoal can actually hold.
Thinking I needed that much weight of charcoal, I ordered two containers from Amazon along with the JB Weld plastic bonder.
The one 40 ounce container was more than enough to refill the cannister.
I also soaked and cleaned the filter pads of the cannister in Simple Green and rinsed them with water, then dried them for two days while waiting on the charcoal.
Came up with an idea of holding the cannister upright, so I made a vertical vise option on my vise stand for the epoxy to set and cure for 24 hours.
Laid a bead of epoxy around the body, then place the bottom on it with fitting the springs in there, squeezed it togather and let it set.
A day later, I went back and put another coating of epoxy around the seam to fill in any gaps.
With the donor cannister done, I replaced the original and weighed them while they were both out on the bench. Fresh charcoal is about a pound lighter.
Installed, one drive cycle down and no CEL or codes so far. Going to start really checking the mileage now and hope it improves with this "upgrade".
I got asked if the old charcoal would make a nice "Campfire".
So I had to find out as a retired firefighter.....
Yes, yes it does.
So I had to find out as a retired firefighter.....
Yes, yes it does.
Nice thread. Good to see some folks rebuilding these canisters.
If anyone has a used charcoal canister from an 05-07 (p/n# 7740-60450) and doesn't need it, let me know. I've rebuilt a few off other vehicles and wanted to dig into one of these. @Tummler or anyone else that has replaced theirs recently.
If anyone has a used charcoal canister from an 05-07 (p/n# 7740-60450) and doesn't need it, let me know. I've rebuilt a few off other vehicles and wanted to dig into one of these. @Tummler or anyone else that has replaced theirs recently.
... and me as well.
Damn! The 00-02 tundra canister is no longer on sale 77740-34080 does anyone know of any alternatives? Not on amayama, partsouq, dealers around here and impex! Plz halp
Cruising' 4 Parts lists Impex as having >1 at a substantial discount as per my search?
Is it not properly updated maybe?
Is it not properly updated maybe?
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On impex it’s discontinued
Alright everyone Amazon still has them, very strange and it’s shipped and sold by Amazon so it seems legit. I ordered 358$ it pains me but I feel like it’s worth it. Will update. If anyone has Jerry rigged any other canisters or found one that’s close from other vehicles it would give new life to these old cars.
I ordered the Tundra one from Amazon Feb. 17, delivery was stated to be March 4-14 when I ordered, and that's still what's showing now. It hasn't shipped yet, and I have my doubts that it actually will. I will update.
Looks like the 2UZ equipped 100 has a very basic charcoal canister overseas, for a 100 with or without a sub tank. This part is NLA.
