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looking to do leakdown/comp test
hey all. i really want to try doing a leakdown/compression test on my 911. seems pretty easy!! i have a few questions. i know nothing about air compressors. what size air compressor do i need. any recomendations on what brand? also where can i find a good leakdown tester. thanks
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07-15-2012, 04:48 PM
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Aircraft Spruce sells good leak down testers ... you want the one with a .040 orifice for use with a 5 inch or less diameter piston.
Any compressor which will provide 100 psi is good although some people use 80 psi to do the leak down test for whatever reason. Cheers ! Phil
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07-15-2012, 04:58 PM
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The normal flat pancake type 3.5 Gallon (135 Psi, variable) is fine...
As low as $50 but P-C is a good one for $100 3.5 Gallon 135 PSI Pancake Compressor-PCFP02003 at The Home Depot
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07-15-2012, 05:00 PM
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DO NOT remove all the spark plugs at the same time for the compression test
it can be a very bad experience - just sayin' one at a time
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07-16-2012, 04:40 AM
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Benz,
You want something like this with a 14mm extended adaptor ... maybe do a little reading on the proper procedures as far as leakdowns and compression tests go,you're never too safe ! Cheers ! Phil 
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07-16-2012, 05:56 AM
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I made my own for a couple of bucks.
It only uses one gauge plus one at the compressor. Similar to this: Automotive Cylinder Leak Down Test - YouTube What do you guys think of this method? I get repeatable results, but are they ~accurate?
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07-16-2012, 07:36 AM
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Summit racing sell a few. Here's the Longacre product.
Longacre Racing Products 73010 - Longacre Engine Leakdown Testers - Overview - SummitRacing.com I have been pleased with other Longacre products.
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07-16-2012, 07:36 AM
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Does anyone have a leakdown test procedure?
I did a quick search but couldn't find anything.
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07-16-2012, 07:52 AM
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just did it this yesterday with a friend. a cool unit with a trigger activation would be cool. the one we used looks like a copy of that longacre one..same yellow knob.
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07-16-2012, 09:02 AM
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thanks for all the responses. i was thinking i would need a big a$# air compressor!! wasnt looking to spend lots of money for an air compressor.
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07-16-2012, 03:42 PM
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