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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
Checked Jegs/Summit/Kragen/Pep Boys, no one carries it. Only small online stores have them (scared of getting ripped). Prices range from $50-$250(Snap-on).

I was just wondering where you can get one that also has an outlet for the 87-93s spark plug hole.

Here's how to make one: http://www.650motorcycles.com/LeakDownTester.html
but I can't find where to get the Spark Plug/Hose adapter on the end to fit the Fox Bodies.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
Summit carries them. Give them a call. $70 if I remember right. As for the spark plug adapter/hose..... use one from a Compression Tester.
 
Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
Thanks st5150, It's $70 but on backorder until next month [Mad] . Machine shops charge $50 for just the test in Vallejo. Right now, I'm looking for some performance shops for one.

Actually, there's some on Ebay for $60. Thanks.

[ September 23, 2003, 03:03 PM: Message edited by: 88DroptopGT ]
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
Check out Napa autoparts, I have a hunch they carry it..... or calling different mechanics and asking where they bought theirs.
 
Posted by 66 AC COBRA of CA PERFORMANCE (Member # 904) on :
 
autozone has free tool rentals, i am not sure if they rent a leak down tester but they might, its worth a phone call right, its free, cant beat that [patriot]
 
Posted by John91coupe (Member # 18) on :
 
You know you need an air compressor also, right? Just wanted to be sure you knew that.
 
Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by st5150:
Check out Napa autoparts, I have a hunch they carry it..... or calling different mechanics and asking where they bought theirs.
Thanks for the info, most of the mechanics have Snap-on ones, but various other shops don't have one either. I have access to an air comp. I just need a leak-down and not a compression tester 'cause the engine is out of the car at the moment.
 
Posted by mustangcam302 (Member # 2315) on :
 
Too badf u live so damn far away, i would have no problem lettin ya use it. And if i didnt use it at work i would ship it to ya. If u are interested i can see how much i can get ya a Snap-On or Matco one.
 
Posted by John91coupe (Member # 18) on :
 
Actually, I don't think you will get any useful information from doing a leakdown test on a cold motor. The test is meant to be done on a motor that is as close to operating temperature as possible and with the oil rings having a normal amount of oil on them. Your results on a cold motor will have you believing there may be a problem that doesn't really exist. Them's the facts.
 




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