re- any ideas

[fiatmaluch126]

i guess ive got you all stumped on the black box in front of the air filter!

[Dr Moose]

I know next to nothing about matters mechanical, but looks like it's connected to both the fuel pump and the carburettor. Any suggestions? It's a big box!

[smallcox]

Can we have a picture as I do not have a water cooled model,

If it connects between air filter box and pump, was this a standard fitting or aftermarket. PICS please then we can start quessing.   ???hmmmmm

[fiatmaluch126]

Hello Dr, thank you for replying. Yes the pipes do connect where you said, but i've only glanced at it. Theres also a small round push cap on top with sponge or something inside. Im not sure, but i think its a sealed unit.I will take a closer look tomorrow as im polishing the engine compartment with t-cut and brasso in 30 degree Polish weather! Thanks again! David

[fiatmaluch126]

Hi Small, ive put pictures with engine in the 'gallery' titled 'my fiat 126 el town maluch' as ive tried putting here but picture is over 82 something size sorry its a red 126 air cooled 1999 and the box is standard from what i can make out. regards David

[Dr Moose]

I hadn't noticed your location. My 126 is a UK air-cooled model, and I don't have that, and my Haynes' Manual has no help either. Send in the Poles!

[fiatmaluch126]

Mines a 1999 town maluch (small one -in polish) el elegance model basically the last of the 126's next to the batch made in 2000. Ill work it out! 

[Pete126]

Well guys i think its a charcoal canister.

It captures fuel vapours and prevents them from escaping to the atmosphere, then stores the fumes and recycles them to engine intake for combustion as needed.
The long and short of it is that it helps to protect the environment and improve fuel economy.

Yours probably has a catalytic converter as well

[Dr Moose]

Oooo! A green mod. Interesting.

[fiatmaluch126]

Thanks Pete! That sounds a plausible explanation. i'll check the exhaust after for a catalyst. well yesterday 31/5/11 i had my first breakdown! as i was approaching traffic lights aswell!! Previous young trainee mechanic owner did something to the back right wheel, maybe brakes, and forgot to put all the four 13mm bolts back into the flexible joint!! Hence no drive in gears, anyway found one bolt snapped off up the road. So i improvised and borrowed one off the left wheel, and borrowed one off the exhaust manifold, and it got me home ok! I need a new flexible joint now. I also tightened up the left flexible joint bolts which were loose! Trainee mechanics!     So, 126 owner friends, check your flexible joints bolts! It's an easy job, leave car in neutral so you can push it to expose bolts while behind and under the car and check them. Regards David 

[DEYAN IYI]

And always have in the survival kit that flexible joint + the half shaft flange

[fiatmaluch126]

Good idea Deyan!