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Originally Posted by Gravy
Is a leak down tester something you get from a parts store or make yourself? I'll do some research tomorow and look more into this. But for now still fishing for some ideas and your input. Thanks for all the information and helpful ideas.
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A leak down tester is a gauge set that allows you to pressurize a cylinder and look for leaks. It allows in say 100psi and you see how much it leaks down, say 20psi. Then you would have 20% leakage.
The nice thing about it is you can listen/look for leaks. If there is air coming out the tb you might have a bad intake valve/seat/spring. If you hear air coming out the exhaust you know it is a burnt exhaust valve seat/spring etc. If you take off the radiator cap and see bubbles then probably a headgasket.
A great tool for internal diagnosis, you do however need a decent air compressor.
I bought this el cheapo off ebay. Works well. There are some buy it nows if you dont want to bid. Otherwise I am sure LSE or DB or MAP could do it for you cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/U-S-G...QQcmdZViewItem