Leakdown Tester which one to buy?

Started by robh, May 19, 2017, 09:43:14 AM

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robh

Short story, bought 1 from Supercheapauto, total rubbish, multiple issues, returned and refunded.

Plugs on 1.8T engine are deeeeeep down the rocker cover/head.  Been looking for an M14 long reach extension, but can't find any stock in NZ.

Also what would be a good leakdown tester to buy?  Really can't afford hundreds of dollars for a pro kit, there must be something out there that will do the job?
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Gordo

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robh

Longer part of story, already tried ordering a tester from demon tweeks, it said in stock, took payment, then heard nothing for days, no tracking number.

So follow up email, they replied, not in stock and supplier can't provide a lead time, WTF!  Why does website say in stock, e-commerce isn't exactly a new idea is it.
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dubstar

Sykes Pickavant are one of the best.  Take the part number you want into Ripco and they can order it in

http://www.sykes-pickavant.com/products/compression-and-fuel-pressure-test-tools/petrol-compression/all
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Gordo

Quote from: robh on May 19, 2017, 12:53:10 PM
Longer part of story, already tried ordering a tester from demon tweeks, it said in stock, took payment, then heard nothing for days, no tracking number.

So follow up email, they replied, not in stock and supplier can't provide a lead time, WTF!  Why does website say in stock, e-commerce isn't exactly a new idea is it.

IIRC, it is still illegal for them to debit your card until the product is to be delivered?
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robh

Quote from: dubstar on May 19, 2017, 02:44:26 PM
Sykes Pickavant are one of the best.  Take the part number you want into Ripco and they can order it in

http://www.sykes-pickavant.com/products/compression-and-fuel-pressure-test-tools/petrol-compression/all

Thanks Bryce, looks good, but Repco totally useless, went in, showed them, couldn't find part number, all just too hard!
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Gordo

Triton - http://tridon.co.nz/ - and Quality Tools - https://www.qualitytools.co.nz/ - also sell S-P stuff and may be able to get it for you?
If you're in Auckland, give Jill in the Repco Central Park Drive branch a call - 09-836 6226 - she is usually very good with this sort of thing.
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