Author Topic: Harbor Freight Tools (Read 5335 times)

jasonsansfleece · « **on:** March 08, 2009, 01:07:27 pm »

I was looking at a compression tester, this one
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93644
and a leak down tester, this one
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94190

I would like to use them on both an IDI (through the injector hole) and a TDI (through the glow plug hole)

Does anyone have these particular tools and could they comment on their quality and suitability for home use. I know you often get what you pay for but I thought I would ask. Also, do they have the appropriate adaptors for the above applications.

Guy

diesel smoke · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2009, 08:21:05 pm »

I got the same compression tester off of eBay. Works just fine.

drrtybyl · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2009, 09:12:19 pm »

I have the same kit. Meets or exceeds $24.99 for a compression tester -- works fine.

jasonsansfleece · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2009, 05:08:18 pm »

Thanks for the feed back
Guy

Jettagli16v · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2009, 06:56:27 pm »

I bought the compression tester as well,
about a week ago.
I used it one time (with 3 rounds of testing)
and it worked fine!
(I feel I already got my money's worth!)

I drilled out the case where the VW/Audi adapter sits,
so you can keep the threaded piece on the adapter
(I wrapped it with Teflon tape and tightened it really well)

-Brad