Vapor Canister Replacement Help —PZEV Vehicle
#1
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Vapor Canister Replacement Help —PZEV Vehicle
CAR: 2009 C350 PZEV
Location: Driver Rear passenger Wheel Well
ISSUE: I'm getting a fuel smell from that side the driver side and this is the likely suspect. I can't find it in the manual
Part # 212-470-02-59
Applicable States For Partial Zero Emission Vehicle:
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Vermont)
Q1. I can't find a DIY guide.
I know you need to remove the rear fender liner on driver side. The clamps seem easy enough. Open gas tank.
Q2. Is replacement mileage specific?
Location: Driver Rear passenger Wheel Well
ISSUE: I'm getting a fuel smell from that side the driver side and this is the likely suspect. I can't find it in the manual
Part # 212-470-02-59
Applicable States For Partial Zero Emission Vehicle:
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Vermont)
Q1. I can't find a DIY guide.
I know you need to remove the rear fender liner on driver side. The clamps seem easy enough. Open gas tank.
Q2. Is replacement mileage specific?
Last edited by Nicholi2007; 02-16-2021 at 07:42 PM.
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Part I purchased
I bought from Rock Auto at $217.66 including tax, shipping vs. OE $284.05 (not including tax or shipping.
Some of the Mercedes dealer sites want to charged $39 for shipping to start. Some do offer local pickup.
I've never heard of WVE before. Hopefully the quality is comparable.
Some of the Mercedes dealer sites want to charged $39 for shipping to start. Some do offer local pickup.
I've never heard of WVE before. Hopefully the quality is comparable.
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Last edited by Nicholi2007; 02-16-2021 at 07:40 PM.
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Best of luck. Personaly I would've went with a used OEM one from ebay'
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/MERCEDES-W212-W218-E63-CLS63-FUEL-VAPOR-CHARCOAL-CANISTER-OEM/184635352993?hash=item2afd1fe7a1:g:QwUAAOSwFLRgDfj s
These last very long unless you like to keep topping off at the gas station.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/MERCEDES-W212-W218-E63-CLS63-FUEL-VAPOR-CHARCOAL-CANISTER-OEM/184635352993?hash=item2afd1fe7a1:g:QwUAAOSwFLRgDfj s
These last very long unless you like to keep topping off at the gas station.
Last edited by W204Motorsports; 02-16-2021 at 10:43 PM.
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Best of luck. Personaly I would've went with a used OEM one from ebay'
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/C1214-W212-M...oAAOSwbZpe~NiZ
These last very long unless you like to keep topping off at the gas station.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/C1214-W212-M...oAAOSwbZpe~NiZ
These last very long unless you like to keep topping off at the gas station.
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Personally, I prefer taking the risk with oem used parts than lesser knows aftermarket brand parts. Hopefully, it works out for you.
Since you can smell the vapors, it means it is cracked somewhere. I would smoke test it and see if the crack can just be patched up with some high strength epoxy.
Since you can smell the vapors, it means it is cracked somewhere. I would smoke test it and see if the crack can just be patched up with some high strength epoxy.
Last edited by W204Motorsports; 02-16-2021 at 10:53 PM.
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Personally, I prefer taking the risk with oem used parts than lesser knows aftermarket brand parts. Hopefully, it works out for you.
Since you can smell the vapors, it means it is cracked somewhere. I would smoke test it and see if the crack can just be patched up with some high strength epoxy.
Since you can smell the vapors, it means it is cracked somewhere. I would smoke test it and see if the crack can just be patched up with some high strength epoxy.
I tend to avoid used filters or suspension parts but anything else I’ll buy used OEM. Thanks for input.