Yes, it is possible! I use one form Snap-On tools, that handles diesel pressures as well as gas engines, it uses an adaptor to fit into the injector hole, and a threaded hose for the gassers. The gauge itself clips onto the hose or adaptor with a common air-hose type fitting. Very accurate on both the gas and diesel Vanagons/Rabbits/others. Price I remember being around $100? Karl
> >Should I look for a compression tester that will work on both the Vanagon > >and the Rabbit? > > Not possable. You will need an adaptor for the 14mm spark plug motor. $50 > bucks or so for minimal quality and accuracy guage, hose and adapter. A > different guage is required for the diesel. Much higher pressures. Not > likely to find this at the hardware store. Baum Tools and other specialists > will have this. You will also need an adaptor for the injectors and/or the > glow plug threads for hookup. Up to $80 or so for the good stuff. Probably > find what you need in the Craftsman line. If US made, could be the bargain. > Auction sites could reveal some jewels. > > > > >Where should I look for the compression tester? Is the rubber tip type > >adequate or do I really want the type that threads into the spark plug hole? |
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