One of the few advantages of the recent problems with my '84 Vanagon is that my Son, age 13, has taken a sudden interest in the Vanagon and wants to get his hands dirty testing it and fixing it. Several list members have mentioned need for a compression test and a leak-down test. Local shops are already on Christmas schedule (remember, this is the Deep South), so any testing will be DIY and a chance to further my Son's practical education. Are any of the compression testers at the stores still open any better than others? Local AutoZone has a tester for $40 that included the screw in adapters for doing the leak-down test (already have air compressor). I have the usual array of stores available to me. Thank you in advance. John |
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