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    Is the Charcoal Canister repairable?

    Like the title states can this be cleaned out and repaired or do you have to buy a new one?

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    buy a new one. I think the canister is sealed. I'm not exactly sure what you think you can "clean and repair". Are you gonna fill it back up with some Kingsford Charcoal?
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    Um, clean out the crud maybe instead of buying a new one for $200. That will buy a lot of kingsford! If you wish to buy me a new one that would be great too.
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    not really... the canister contains activated charcoal of a specific makeup... and in a specific layer combination...

    once it goes bad you are done... you can't get replacement stuff...

    If it's just cracked... you can try duct tape...

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    The E31 guys have done them. Use fish tank activated charcoal. Search over there..and in the E31 DIY.
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    Thanks, I'll take a look.

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    My tank just cracked I pulled the outer to lines for like two days until I was a me to get to the dealer a new one was $166 plus tax

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    Quote Originally Posted by E38bimmer
    My tank just cracked I pulled the outer to lines for like two days until I was a me to get to the dealer a new one was $166 plus tax
    The cheapest I found was $201 at ebwmparts.com. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IcemanBHE View Post
    The E31 guys have done them. Use fish tank activated charcoal. Search over there..and in the E31 DIY.
    you took the words from me.I was thinking fish tank air filter.



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    Quote Originally Posted by IcemanBHE View Post
    The E31 guys have done them. Use fish tank activated charcoal. Search over there..and in the E31 DIY.

    Ok, I found the DIY here. Maybe this will help others as well.

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    Wow! Can u do mine?

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