Vapor vent solenoid

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
160,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MEDINA4595
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Hello, hope someone can help me. I have been trying to replace the solenoid as well as the hose but everywhere I look the hose is 2-3 times longer then the original 18 inch hose. Picture provided for reference.
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May 14, 2021 at 2:59 PM
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STEVE W.
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The longer hose is because GM keeps relocating the filter assembly in the hopes of finally getting it to a spot it doesn't draw in as much junk to cause the valve to stick. The new parts should come with a bracket that lets you relocate the filter and a replacement harness to fit the new valve connection. The original parts are NLA because of those updates.
May 14, 2021 at 3:45 PM
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MEDINA4595
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got it. thank you so much.does that mean the original charcoal canister needs to be replaced as well?
May 14, 2021 at 4:38 PM
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STEVE W.
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It shouldn't need to be. The fitting on the valve should fit without a problem, then you just need to route the new filter. The filters are a joke in the long run as even the newest valves go bad after a few years because moisture still gets to the solenoid shaft.
May 14, 2021 at 5:49 PM