Hard pipe replacement

[Ibiza125]

Was wandering if I could swap out the "hard" pipes that run all around the engine bay with silicone vacuum tubing? I.e. will it be ok to do this, it's not the sizing I have the problem with.

The pipes in question are all those running to the black box behind the washer bottle, that run down the left hand side of the rocker cover, down the injector rail etc etc.

Oh and what does the black box actually do?


Thanks,

 

[CupraElliott]

Carbon canister. Think most people just get rid of it.

 

[mr_D]

get rid of it. dont think the resistor is known though. my resistor worked for a while but every now and then the light would come on

 

[Ibiza125]

What is it's purpose? I always think twice about removing things as they must be there for some reason...

 

[mr_D]

something to do with emmisons from unused fuel in the fuel lines i believe. american market!!!

 

[cupra_power387]

is it as simple as it sounds? just pull it out and all piping that goes to and from it? im trying to make mine look a little less in your face, as there pipes everywere lol so if anything that is not needed can go il get rid

 

[mr_D]

yeah mate. as simple as it sounds. have to block off a ppe or 2 and also i think myki just left his plug and top of the box in the scuttle panel. but i used a resistor