What does a leak down tester tell you?
An engine leakdown test is a compression test in reverse. Instead of measuring the engine’s ability to create pressure, compressed air is introduced into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. The loss percentage will indicate the condition of the cylinder and overall condition of the engine.
How much does a leak down tester cost?
Cylinder Leak-Down Tester. Get an accurate leak-down test and measurement with this leak tester. $2497. Compare to. NAPA SERCLT2 at $124.99. Save $100.02.
What kind of leak tester do I Need?
The leak tester includes 12mm x 14mm spark plug adapters; Quick-connect/disconnect 3/8 in. diameter hose; Easy-to-adjust air regulator;Easy-to-read 2-1/2 in. input pressure gauge for proper leakage test setup and accurate results. This is a clearance item.
What kind of leak tester does Harbor Freight Tools use?
Pressurized air is supplied to each cylinder and in moments displays a rate of leakage measure from 0 to 100%. The leak tester includes 12mm x 14mm spark plug adapters; Quick-connect/disconnect 3/8 in. diameter hose; Easy-to-adjust air regulator;Easy-to-read 2-1/2 in. input pressure gauge for proper leakage test setup and accurate results.
How does a cylinder leak down test work?
This cylinder leak-down tester gauges leak-down tests more accurately than standard compression tests! Pressurized air is supplied to each cylinder and in moments displays a rate of leakage measure from 0 to 100%.
Cylinder Leak-Down Tester. Get an accurate leak-down test and measurement with this leak tester. $2497. Compare to. NAPA SERCLT2 at $124.99. Save $100.02.
What do you need to test a leakdown gauge?
You will need a compressed air source, a leakdown gauge kit, spark plug socket, basic hand tools, vehicle service manual and a notepad to record results. Step 1 : Remove the spark plugs and rotate the engine to put the cylinder to be tested at TDC.
This cylinder leak-down tester gauges leak-down tests more accurately than standard compression tests! Pressurized air is supplied to each cylinder and in moments displays a rate of leakage measure from 0 to 100%.
The leak tester includes 12mm x 14mm spark plug adapters; Quick-connect/disconnect 3/8 in. diameter hose; Easy-to-adjust air regulator;Easy-to-read 2-1/2 in. input pressure gauge for proper leakage test setup and accurate results. This is a clearance item.