Yep, that's what i've been on lately, given the fact it's been nothing but trouble for the last couple of weeks, so i put forward 2 more new & interesting problems...
1 - fitted up a vacuum gauge to the manifold, and it reads about 10psi at idle, where i would expect probably about 25. Disconnect the carbon canister, gets good vacuum & runs better than ever.
What is the function of the canister, is it needed & what the hell's wrong with it? i'm electing to leave it off now, but i thought i might ask what it's for.
2 - Back on the last TAMON cruise, Col (bless him) had a thing or two to say about my rattly & poorly-adjusted valvetrain, or more specificly the infernal racket it makes.
SO
pulled it apart & adjusted them, but i still have a tic-tic-tic from the top end. Any suggestions as to cause?
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The carbon canister is there to absorb excess fuel vapours that would otherwise vent to the atmosphere. Whether it is needed or not is more of a legal issue, (to my knowledge) and I'm absolutely clueless as to what's wrong with it.evilgidget wrote:What is the function of the canister, is it needed & what the hell's wrong with it?
i'm electing to leave it off now, but i thought i might ask what it's for.
A 20yo SOHC engine?evilgidget wrote:SO pulled it apart & adjusted them, but i still have a tic-tic-tic from the top end. Any suggestions as to cause?
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the canister is for the tank to breath the diaphram on top could be porus
the tic tic usually is a watch if its more of a tap tap you have a lose tappet ,,reset them agaom and feel if one has heaps of clearence
the tic tic usually is a watch
if its more of a tap tap you have a lose tappet ,,reset them agaom and feel if one has heaps of clearenceMORE BEER! 
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Only tic-tic-tic-ing when the engine is hot. When it's cold, it's relatively quiet (comparitively at least 
). Warm oil pressure is about 20psi @ 900rpm idle, wheras from cold its about 45psi (in case it may be related?)
). Warm oil pressure is about 20psi @ 900rpm idle, wheras from cold its about 45psi (in case it may be related?)-
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i'll just ignore it then...
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fixed another problem tonight 
Have been having a bad vibration through the steering whilst driving at high speeds, also REAL bad while braking. Turned out to be the swaybar ends & link rubbers (nolathane items) stuffed. Looked to be ok, but i noticed a mild thump while accelerating from a standstill. Replaced with stock rubbers & hey presto! no more vibration, steers true again & is s-m-o-o-t-h as silk to drive again
but i guess you all gathered that i was on to that by the post with the part no's a few days ago
Have been having a bad vibration through the steering whilst driving at high speeds, also REAL bad while braking. Turned out to be the swaybar ends & link rubbers (nolathane items) stuffed. Looked to be ok, but i noticed a mild thump while accelerating from a standstill. Replaced with stock rubbers & hey presto! no more vibration, steers true again & is s-m-o-o-t-h as silk to drive again
but i guess you all gathered that i was on to that by the post with the part no's a few days ago