Thanks Lex and Honda Doc for your replies. I am about to order the
part. For the CVS valve, I think I just need illustration number 8 at
the following link right? I don't think I need 6 and 7. Is this
correct?
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...gry5=FUEL+PIPE
Thanks again for your comments.
On Sun, 8 Aug 2004 21:11:56 -0400, "Honda Doc"
<tophondadoc@hotmail.nospam.com> wrote:
>The screws that hold it to the canister get rusted and very hard to remove.
>If the shop only wants to charge you $40, go for it.
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>"Eddy" <superjunkyard@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:au6dh0diuapc5urajbd1tt3kilpihv4ehj@4ax.com.. .
>> Hi,
>>
>> Recently my 1999 Accord LX's engine light came on. The engine light
>> code turned out to be P1457. Researching the net showed that it is a
>> common issue and is ultimately due to the Canister Vent Shut valve
>> becoming faulty. The local garage quoted me $40 labor to replace this
>> valve. Since it sounds pretty cheap for the labor, I am suspecting
>> that it is something relatively easy and possibly can be replaced
>> myself. Does any of you have any experience replacing this valve? Is
>> it hard to replace? Any specials tips that I should be aware of? I
>> am not a super handy person, but I usually do most of the regular
>> maintenance myself.
>>
>> Thanks for any comments.
>>
>> Eddy
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