Good leak down testers

[curt93t/t]

So, was looking at Harbor Frieght and they have one for $40, and it's the same kind that's in a youtube vid, but there are quite a few bad reviews because it only builds to 10%. Snap on and Matco make one but I really don't want to spend $100+ on something I'm only going to us once. Anyone have a recommendation on a brand?

[sublime_whatigo]

I will agree on HF being junk, the gauges suck and regulator is iffy at best. If you don't want to shell out money for a decent one just make a fitting to attach to your air hose that threads into the plug hole.

[speedy25]

Just to add info over here too...

HF unit IS OK, but only after replacing the gauges. The rest of it is OK just the gauges suck. I have used a number of brands over the years and all but one snap-on version were easy to use and reliable.

-SP

[Meridian]

DIFFERENTIAL CYLINDER PRESSURE TESTER (AUTOMOTIVE) from Aircraft Tool Supply (http://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/detail.aspx?PRODUCT_ID=2E-14) This is what we use on aircraft so they HAVE to be good! I use these all the time and there is nothing better.