shopping for compression gauge

[kapnklug]

Anyone got advice on where to get a decent diesel compression tester kit, with adapters for the 6.2 (looks like it might need a right-angle adapter also for the back ones)? For under $200? I bought one from Harbor Freight, but it broke five minutes out of the box (chinese crap!!!) and didn't fit the 6.2 anyway.

 

[Warthog]

We have a parts house simular to Harbor Freight that I bought mine from. Around $50 if I remember correctly. Mine does have the 90 degree and workes greta.

I'll check to see if they have anymore.

I'll post picture tomorrow.

 

[Warthog]

Well I haven't made it by the tool store but I did final get some pictures.

 

[kapnklug]

Wow, that looks exactly like what's required, and only $50?! I paid $80 for the piece of junk from harbor freight, that not only didn't fit the 6.2 but broke the first time I used it on my VW diesel! If you remember where you got that it would be most helpful.

 

[Warthog]

Stopped by the parts store. www.steveswholesaletools.com.

They have a Made In USA kit for $69.95. Part number 279-2800. It also has a carrying case. You maybe able to find a seller in your area.

Here is the manufactures webpage and item description. It is item #2800

www.ctatools.com

http://www.ctatools.com/catalogs/2010MasterCatalog/15EngineInternalDiag.pdf

 

[SGT Estum]

Bump. Has anyone else used the Harbor Freight compression tester? I'm thinking about getting one but don't want to throw my money away if it'll just break immediately. I also don't want to spend much on a tool I will likely only use a couple of times.