Fuel pouring out of the air vent hose of the Absorption Canister

Asked by myb72 Oct 16, 2018 at 07:18 PM about the 1972 MG MGB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

After replacing the fuel filter, fuel is now pouring out of the air vent hose of the
Absorption Canister. I replaced the Absorption Canister and continues to
happen.

myb72 answered 5 years ago

This just started happening before I put the new canister in. I connected the lines the same way as the original canister. So I don't think the lines are reversed but I will try. Thanks

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