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  1. 6th July 2016, 03:37 PM #1
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    Petrol Engine Compression Testers

    Hello All,

    I am looking at getting a compression tester to use on:

    1. a 2.6 litre six cylinder Land Rover petrol motor and
    2. a Holden 202 six cylinder petrol engine.
    3. a 235 Chevrolet six cylinder petrol
    4. a 216 Chevrolet six cylinder petrol, and
    5. a Gold Comet six cylinder petrol engine - not sure of its capacity?


    I had a quick glance on eBay and the compression testers - petrol range from $23.00 to $401.

    What would you expect to pay for a decent quality compression tester that would last for a number of years. I do not like single use tools.

    Can anyone make any recommendations as to what you have found to be a respectable compression tester that you are happy with using?

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    Lionel
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  2. 6th July 2016, 03:56 PM #2
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    Lionel,
    I have a Stanley brand compression tester which I got from SuperCheap, from memory it was under $60. It has the advantage of coming with a flexible hose (very useful for the rear cylinders on a V8 D1!) and fittings for both large and small plug holes. I've found it gives consistent readings and seems robust enough to go the distance.
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  3. 6th July 2016, 04:08 PM #3
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    I got an unbranded set from a local tool shop, and paid about $40 from what I remember. I bought a cheap set as I had expected it to be rarely used (and it's only been used once so far).

    Came with about a dozen different fittings and hoses.
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  4. 6th July 2016, 04:29 PM #4
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    Thanks Alan and Dave,

    Oh I go to eBay for my first port of call just to get an idea of what is available and its market price. It gives me some idea of what I am looking for locally ...

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  5. 6th July 2016, 04:40 PM #5
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    I do the same Lionel.

    In this case I wanted to see and feel the item before buying, and it cost me only a few bucks extra over the bay of e.
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