KuHL 951

My ancient compression tester finally bit the dust (actually I drove over it). I'm looking for suggestions/sources for a decent kit for both normal quick and leakdown testing. Compatibility with SAE/Metric plug sizes is a must. Any favorites out there?

Thanks

slang

I recently replaced my ancient "handheld" tester with one I found at NAPA. It came in a nice bag/case; has adapters for several sizes (all Metric); an extension hose; and a quick-disconnect, like that used for your air tools. I'm not sure, but I think it was around $30.

. . . Steve

Red 944

I've got a Mac set with quick disconnect hoses that I like a lot. Don't remember how much it was though. (Maybe that's why I'm in so much debt with the Mac guy ..)

KuHL 951

Steve: That NAPA set sounds like a real bargain. Does it has a pressure release for re-test?

Red 944: Usually the only Mac I can afford has a Big in front of it. My mantra is get a Lifetime Warranty and break them. I don't know how many 24" Harbor Freight breaker bars I've been through the last two years but they always replace them...I don't tell them about the cheater and they don't ask.

a.n.other

I bought one from Kragen for $30 - sounds similar to the NAPA one, but without the nice bag. You can have a look at it on www.partsamerica.com. It does have a pressure release (i bet the all do have rather than having to release the pressure by unhooking it) and it does have a few different adapters.

Ken

I bought one from Pep Boys and it stinks. Spend alittle extra money on a decent one.

a.n.other

Ken, what didn't you like about the Pep Boys one? (Pep boys is the same as Kragen isn't it?) I thought it did the job fine and for $30 can't really grumble.

Ken

The connectors didn't seal to well to each other and I was loosing pressure at first. And then the rubber seal that seals the spark plug hole ripped . It just seemed alittle on the cheap side. It got the job done, but if I was going to by another one, I'd spend alittle more money.