Hi all,

I went to Rock Auto, Auto Zone... I just can't seem to find the evap canister and evap vent valve... I was advised not to visit a junkyard but can someone tell me why? I mean if the car was totaled and it was mainly front damage, why assume that something in the rear bottom of the car is also damaged?

I currently have a leak so I need to get these parts so I can stop riding dirty - I need my inspection sticker ASAP.

Also, how long would you expect such a fix to take? I was told no longer than an hour by the head guy at Meineke. He also gave me a $290 quote. Thanks in advance all

 

I had my regular mechanic replace the canister shut valve for me, the job cost about 140$ for all parts and labor. I might have gotten a small price break because I was having something else done at the same time. But 150$ more seems like a lot extra.

 

RockAuto shows the parts under Emissions: Vapor Canister -Vapor canister (Standard Motor Products is less expensive than Wells/Airtex) and Vapor Canister Purge Valve - Dorman shut valve is less expensive than Wells/Airtex.


This link is for an Acura; but, are the same parts being replaced:
DIY: EVAP Canister & Shut Valve Replacement - AcuraZine Community

Depending on any corrosion on any metal parts and how fast you work, may take from 20 minutes to an hour or more.

 

Whoa $290 is ridiculous... guess they can tell someone who doesn't know about car parts soon as they see one. I didn't hear "purge" valve from the guy at Meineke though, just the evap canister and shut off valve, so before I go ahead and make this purchase I'd like to be absolutely sure these are both the same things and will be compatible with accord. Thanks again for the insight guys

 

The shut valve is listed under the Vapor Canister Purge Valve category on their website. Dorman #911752 (which cross-references Honda 17310-S0X-A02).

 

So the evap vent valve = vapor canister purge valve?

 

No, that's was just how RockAuto has it categorized under their site, when I looked up the part for your car.

 

And to think the guy at Meineke said I can only get my part at the junkyard or Honda... what an *******, as if these guys don't make enough money anyways. Thanks for that, just ordered