gas goes in really slowly on a 2001 blazer...any thoughts?

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Dec 3, 2009 | 07:05 AM

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swartlkk

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Thanks for the follow up!

Dec 3, 2009 | 12:34 PM

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jstein

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I wish I had found this thread about 2 months ago. I tore my hair out trying to diagnose this issue. Through process of elimination I narrowed it down to the canister that has been recommended. There is a solenoid activated plunger that fails. I believe this opens and closes continuously to build up and release pressure in the tank. 12V applied should close the plunger. I picked mine up at a junk yard off an S-10 for $2.

Dec 3, 2009 | 02:19 PM

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I sort of know how you feel, I wish I would have done this kind of research 2 YEARS AGO. Hehe. I just couldn't believe how easy of a fix it was.

Dec 3, 2009 | 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lynxxyarly

So...new update: I put the part on, and I went into town and filled up my gas tank. took less than 2 minutes to fill up!

That did it. That pesky vent solenoid.

Thanks for all the advice from everyone in here. It only took me 2 years to get it figured out!

you put up with that crap for how long???

Dec 4, 2009 | 02:24 AM

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Yup...it's true. I had a lot of people (including automotive places) telling me that it was going to be a HUGE ticket fix, so I just ignored it and tolerated it since it was just a minor annoyance/inconvenience...except for the winters, that is.

Dec 5, 2009 | 09:28 PM

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The really funny thing is if you tip the fuel delivery nozzle discharge point down with it pulled out about 1/3 of the way the tank will take the fuel like there is no problem!