Compression Tester

[Tuna]

Hey guys, was just wondering if anyone had a compression tester I could borrow or if I could persuade someone to come over and run a check for me for beers? I'm sure it's easy but haven't done it before.

Thanks!

[aliencurv]

Re: Compression Tester

you can get one from canadian tire for like $30

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...ster%2BKit.jsp

it will come with instructions that are very detailed . that's the same one i have and use

[Tuna]

Re: Compression Tester

Yup checked out the site and saw one.

I just need a spark plug puller now which I may not be able to get till monday.

[aliencurv]

Re: Compression Tester

Yup checked out the site and saw one.

I just need a spark plug puller now which I may not be able to get till monday.

if you buy a spark plug socket, it will have a rubber insert to pull the plug (maybe $5). Or, you can purchase one of those $1.99 magnet-on-an-expandable-stick .. they're a good friend!

[VWSM]

Re: Compression Tester

If you need a compression i would have to ask WHY?
leak down test would be better or a vacumn gauge.

[Tuna]

Re: Compression Tester

if you buy a spark plug socket, it will have a rubber insert to pull the plug (maybe $5). Or, you can purchase one of those $1.99 magnet-on-an-expandable-stick .. they're a good friend!

Haha, no I forgot a word, need the spark plug WIRE puller, a dumb special tool for the VR6.

I just want to check things out before I take it out for a good run. Leakdown is a lot harder to do in my garage otherwise I would.