[DeTomaso] leak down test and engine removal

Dan Mixon tipo874 at comcast.net
Fri Sep 4 19:36:36 EDT 2009


I went to Harbor Freight today and they were on sale for $30. I had a 20%
off coupon so I paid $24.
 
 
 
For a more accurate determination spend $40 at Harbor Freight for a leak
down tester. Set the respective cylinder at TDC (easiest done with firing
order in hand, valve cover off and observing valves) then it's as simple as
screwing the fitting in the spark plug hole, attach air hose, zero gauge and
release air to get a % leakdown reading. Compare across cylinders to assess
state of engine.
 
 
 
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94190
 
 
Good luck,
 

Julian




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