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russiankid
12-13-2006, 06:13 PM
I have been wanting to do a compression test for a while now, but i don't know where to get the tester itself? Would my local parts store have one?
87lxiaccord
12-13-2006, 06:20 PM
they might i got mine from an harbor freight store mosty stores that carry automotive tools will have them
russiankid
12-13-2006, 06:23 PM
they might i got mine from an harbor freight store mosty stores that carry automotive tools will have them
I should check go there and check. Thanks for reminding me.
snoopyloopy
12-13-2006, 09:27 PM
yeah, harbor freight can hook you up. they practically give tools away there. or if they're not in the area, they sell them at wal-mart too. or ebay if all else fails. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=39224
Oldblueaccord
12-14-2006, 11:41 AM
I have been wanting to do a compression test for a while now, but i don't know where to get the tester itself? Would my local parts store have one?
May even be able to rent it form one of the auto parts places. I think advance still does tool rental.
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88Accord-DX
12-14-2006, 08:04 PM
I've seen a compression tester at O'Reillys for about $20, which comes with two fittings & fits most spark plug hole applications.
russiankid
12-14-2006, 08:07 PM
I've seen a compression tester at O'Reillys for about $20, which comes with two fittings & fits most spark plug hole applications.
Yea i have seen that today. They had a $15 one a $20 as you mentioned and a $42 one. So the $20 one should be good?
Whats a good pressure reading on a compression test
88Accord-DX
12-14-2006, 08:14 PM
Yea i have seen that today. They had a $15 one a $20 as you mentioned and a $42 one. So the $20 one should be good?
Just take a spark plug out & go up there to make sure you get the right one by matching the diameter & pitch of the threads. No need to get a high dollar one.
Whats a good pressure reading on a compression test
Preferably around 178 psi (which is max) & no lower than 135 (lowest)..
With the highest & lowest readings no more between 15-20 psi..
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