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  1. 28-11-2006, 22:55 #1
    rt_blackpool
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    Compression Test Costs?

    i saw someone on here mention recently that they had a compression test done, and was wondering how much a garage would charge on average / people on here would charge.

    im basically looking for a comparison to buying a self test kit off ebay or somewhere?
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  2. 29-11-2006, 00:09 #2
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    Halfrauds £15 for compression tester. takes 10mins to do.
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  3. 29-11-2006, 01:48 #3
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    What do you use to get it down to the spark plug holes stan not seen the halfords jobbies have they got an extension tube?

    Matt
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  4. 29-11-2006, 04:41 #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by clowo16v
    What do you use to get it down to the spark plug holes stan not seen the halfords jobbies have they got an extension tube?

    Matt
    yep.
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  5. 29-11-2006, 08:44 #5
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    i take it u mean this one stan?
    its the only one they list on the site.

    http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...tegoryId=31477
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  6. 29-11-2006, 11:18 #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by rt_blackpool
    i take it u mean this one stan?
    its the only one they list on the site.

    http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...tegoryId=31477
    Yep. I have one. It works.
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  7. 29-11-2006, 18:54 #7
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    yup

    dont forget to put your foot flat to the floor when your doing it. and isconnect the coil.
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  8. 30-11-2006, 23:06 #8
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    just done the test tonight, and all 4 cylinders are showing 12 bar.
    i take it this is ok?

    i'm going to repeat them at the weekend to confirm.
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  9. 30-11-2006, 23:11 #9
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    spot on mate :D
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  10. 30-11-2006, 23:20 #10
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    woo ****ing hoo!!

    finally something thats right on this car!!
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