Cooling system pressure tester adapters

[Rich]

I consider a good cooling system pressure tester an essential D preventive maintenance tool.

Invest $90 and keep it as long as you own the car. Borrow a tester if you must, but use it regularly.

Mine's about 15 years old now. I run a pressure check at least yearly. It will also test the cap independently for relief pressure as well as leaks below rated pressure. This one fits the D. fine.

http://www.stant.com/repository/documents/12270.pdf

[Jeff K]

I have and used the harbor fright one.

You have to use the 'clip' with a threaded insert that seals itself on the overflow bottle where the cap goes. You have to crank down the insert to get a good seal against the tank.
see pic!
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I had a leak in the valley y-pipe. One quarter turn of a hose clamp and hours of work getting to it. The pressure tester was invaluable.

[jawn101]

Yeah, the Craftsman one I bought didn't work two nights ago either. Had to go to Autozone and get one, and yeah - they're not getting it back :P.


For reference, here is the one I "bought"; it works 100% perfectly - no issues or add-ons:

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Don't worry about the blue adaptor in the pic. You don't need it; just take the unit, clamp it on your coolant bottle and Boom-shakka-lakka!

Same one I "bought" from Autozone. It's great.

[Dangermouse]

Looks like I'll be visiting AZ for one of their Best "Sellers"

I should start doing this every year.

[AugustneverEnds]

Honestly, give their Chicago Electric brand a try. I have been amazed how well their stuff has worked - wheel cutter and wheel grinder have both been outstanding for me!

Maybe I'll give this a shot then. http://www.harborfreight.com/power-t...kit-68696.html

Already I can think of several jobs for this baby.

[DeLorean03]

DO NOT get anything by Drillmaster. I was using a heatgun last night for the first time- started smoking and I got that "electrical burning" smell. Never used it once time - in 10 seconds = poof.

Will be getting one from Home Depot today -____-....

[SS Spoiler]

But think of the entertainment value!

[AugustneverEnds]

Picked up a Chicago 1/2" impact wrench the other day. Feels like it has something substantial in there. Two year warranty so we will have to see how it holds up...

[AugustneverEnds]

I have and used the harbor fright one.

You have to use the 'clip' with a threaded insert that seals itself on the overflow bottle where the cap goes. You have to crank down the insert to get a good seal against the tank.
see pic!
image_21568.jpg

I had a leak in the valley y-pipe. One quarter turn of a hose clamp and hours of work getting to it. The pressure tester was invaluable.

Maybe I picked up a crappy one because the insert did not seem to want to screw securely into the clip. Actually had it fall off into the coolant bottle and had to fish it out! I like this kit since the attachments work on my 1988 BMW. Could be worth another shot..