Subject	I like Snap On as much as the next guy but that's a pricey
Posted by	Bernie (NoVA) on October 24, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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In Reply To	If you want quality, buy a Snap-on set posted by ttsmokin on October 24, 2014 at 09:11 PM
Message	kit for a casual once in a while user. The tester I have been using for over ten years was a hand me down and I could not even tell you the brand. I keep it in a simple box and handle it with care, it hasn't lied to me yet about an engines health. Bernie Bilski berniebilski@cox.net 1995 Nissan 300ZX TwinTurbo in Cobalt Green 1997 Nissan 240SX SE in Ultra Red ZCCNV #390 ~ ECZA #368
Follow Ups	Cylinder Compression Tester Recommendation? - OverZealous (CT) 19:26:54 10/24/14 The one in your picture will be fine. - dogpile 20:14:22 10/24/14 This guy disagrees. - OverZealous (CT) 20:35:25 10/24/14 If you want quality, buy a Snap-on set - ttsmokin 21:11:45 10/24/14 I like Snap On as much as the next guy but that's a pricey - Bernie (NoVA) 22:40:52 10/24/14 Snap on is insane for a occasional mechanic. (n/m) - Antihero 17:23:35 10/27/14 Usually, but I sprung for their Valve Keeper Installer Tool - OverZealous (CT) 18:21:35 10/27/14 I have a few OTC items - - BoneZ (MD) 21:17:09 10/24/14 I'll 2nd the OTC in the 1st link. I have it and love it. - PiotrC70 23:57:19 10/25/14 Dunno, we have 2 of those pictured at our shop. - dogpile 22:58:20 10/24/14 I wish you the best of luck in attempting this process as - Ash's Z 01:50:12 10/25/14 I use air to hold valves up to replace seals all the time. - dogpile 07:28:32 10/25/14 Yep. Worked fine for me too. (n/m) - Evan_Wright (Ca) 08:07:53 10/25/14 Yea, I was leaning in that direction.. - Ash's Z 09:36:27 10/25/14 Here's the background and answers - OverZealous (CT) 10:18:36 10/25/14 I have used this method many times and it works just fine. - whamo 10:55:05 10/25/14 Hours plowing the internet reveals Actron T-handle extension - OverZealous (CT) 10:38:19 10/25/14 I've seen that t handle... - BoneZ (MD) 14:18:22 10/25/14 Hey Taylor - Turbodog (CT) 14:50:31 10/25/14 Right! Thanks for the warning. - OverZealous (CT) 15:52:38 10/25/14 That's the correct method and also the same method for - SammybTT(TN) 20:06:46 10/25/14 I was just thinking TDC will stop the valve - Turbodog (CT) 08:44:22 10/26/14 eh...not quite - aliaZ 09:01:06 10/26/14 Re: eh...not quite - Turbodog (CT) 14:10:49 10/26/14 Not so fast guys - OverZealous (CT) 18:58:21 10/26/14 no worries on the valves hitting the piston - aliaZ 07:22:41 10/27/14 Very true. Cams need to be removed anyway - ZXoltan 11:07:40 10/27/14 I think you're going to find that the T- handle extension is - PiotrC70 12:20:45 10/26/14 YOUR RIGHT! Need to "Whip out my big 10 inch" - OverZealous (CT) 20:30:17 10/26/14 no problem. On the OTC kit, I've honestly found that the - PiotrC70 12:43:27 10/27/14 FYI. Autozonee loans out the OTC tester for free. - Sportzcoop 23:00:56 10/25/14 Better off buying one for serial testing of engine - ZXoltan 09:01:47 10/26/14 These gauges are more accurate / consistent than you think. - OverZealous (CT) 21:07:20 10/26/14 Interesting. Thanks for the input. - ZXoltan 10:55:44 10/27/14 Re: Interesting. Thanks for the input. - OverZealous (CT) 18:04:13 10/27/14
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