Cheap compression tester...worth it??

dnorkett · Jul 14, 2012

Hi all,

Wondered if any one has ever used a cheap diesel compression tester, like this one:
BERGEN Professional Trade Quality 17 Pce Compression Tester for Diesel Engine | eBay

its only 50 quid, but most others are around the £250 mark. Is it a waste of money??
Its not for my disco..its for a transit..sorry for asking on here!

nathan5346 · Jul 14, 2012

If its no good send it back

dnorkett · Jul 14, 2012

but how would I know??

Paul D · Jul 14, 2012

It may not be absolutely accurate with regards to the actual psi recorded, are they ever?, but as a simple comparator to check differences between barrels it should be pretty good.

Diesel Do · Jul 14, 2012

Bergen stuff seems ok normally. I've got a few bits

Pikey · Jul 14, 2012

Diesel Do said:
Bergen stuff seems ok normally. I've got a few bits

Made in China. as is US Pro. and a few other german/us sounding brands.

dnorkett · Jul 14, 2012

Thanks for the advice..

Cheap compression tester...worth it??

dnorkett

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Paul D

Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

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Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

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