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jonb_5

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Torbay, Devon

27th Jul, 2009 at 05:30:04pm

Hi

I need to do a compression test and figured it would be a handy tool to have anyway so what do i need.

Are these ok?

Can you get any better ones?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PETROL-ENGINE-AUTOMO...%3A1%7C294%3A50


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DRAPER-37442-PETROL-...%3A1%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Am-Tech-Toolzone-Pet...%3A1%7C294%3A50


Cheers

Jon

joeybaby83

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27th Jul, 2009 at 05:36:41pm

tbh they are all pretty much of a likeness, but ive noticed some of the cheap ones dont hold the reading, make sure you get one that holds the max pressure until you bleed it

you can get leak down testers which are good for analysing accurately how good your compression is, and they are also good for troubleshooting too, but your looking at about £60 for one of those

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jonb_5

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Torbay, Devon

27th Jul, 2009 at 06:06:56pm

Halfords do one for £18.99.

What size plugs does the mini have?

Cheers

Jon

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28th Jul, 2009 at 08:13:47am

i have the halfords one, and its works fine, it also has an adjuster for both sizes of spark plug

PaulH

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28th Jul, 2009 at 12:14:03pm

Leak down Is a awsome tool every garrage should have one:)

On 17th Feb, 2009 Rob H said:
I find the easiest way is to super glue the bolt to the end of one of my fingers.

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