Reply With QuoteDo you want to test petrol or diesel engines?
Aaron
ChatterBox
SupporterChristmas is coming and the kids are asking me what I would like. I'm thinking a restored 1948 80" but they are thinking more like something from Supercheap/Autobarn etc . So I thought a compression tester might be useful. Any suggestions as to what will do the job? I have the original Rover engines in all of mine.
cheers,
D
1957 88 Petrol (Chumlee)
1960 88 Petrol (Darwin)
1975 88 Diesel (Mutley)
Wizard
Do you want to test petrol or diesel engines?
Aaron
RoverLord
occasionally on ebay you get the dual test kits turn up.
if you're only going for petrol stuff its worth trying to get one thats either got both or is a combo compression and leak down tester.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
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Master
Dark,
If you are after a petrol compression tester I recently acquired a Stanley one from SuperCheap for $59 on sale. I'm happy with it. It came with both a "push on" rubber tipped fitting and a flexible hose screw in fitting (with adaptors for large and small plug holes). The screw in fittings are preferable to the push on in terms of consistency of readings. I've found it to be easy to use on my V8 D1 - in fact much easier to use than my old CT which is push on but a bit short to easily access the rear passenger side cylinder.
I did a scan of eBay before I bought from SC and the Stanley seemed to me to be the best value without going to "professional quality".
Aussearcher
ChatterBox
Supporterthanks all.
I didn't realise there was one for petrol and one for diesel.
I'll look into the dual kits - but probably will suggest a petrol one for now.
thanks for the heads up.
cheers,
D
1957 88 Petrol (Chumlee)
1960 88 Petrol (Darwin)
1975 88 Diesel (Mutley)
RoverLord
I have ...
this leak down tester.
Leak Down Engine Cylinder Leakage Tester Auto Tool KIT | eBay
my diesel compresison tester looks a lot like this
Giantz 17 PCS Diesel Engine Compression Tester KIT | eBay
and my petrol compression tester looks like this
Petrol Engine Compression Test Tester KIT SET FOR Automotive CAR Tool | eBay
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
YarnMaster
SupporterThat leak down tester looks decent for the money. I was just going to say you can make one out of a spark plug readily enough ...... but gee's by the time you source two gauges it's going to be cheaper to buy the one you listedOriginally Posted by Blknight.aus
seeya,
Shane L.
Proper cars--
'92 Range Rover 3.8V8 ... 5spd manual
'85 Series II CX2500 GTi Turbo I :burnrubber:
'63 ID19 x 2 :wheelchair:
'72 DS21 ie 5spd pallas
Modern Junk:
'07 Poogoe 407 HDi 6spd manual :zzz:
'11 Poogoe RCZ HDI 6spd manual
RoverLord
for the purpose of checking where its leaking to its hard to beat just a sparkplug with a nitto fitting brazed on.That leak down tester looks decent for the money. I was just going to say you can make one out of a spark plug readily enough ...... but gee's by the time you source two gauges it's going to be cheaper to buy the one you listed
seeya,
Shane L.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
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