RELD Cylinder Head Gasket Tester Kit CO2 Combustion Leak Gas Test Universal for All Cars and Motorcycles Petrol Diesel Block Rapid Engine Leak Detector for 50 Tests

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They mention that it works well, is simple to use, with no special knowledge required, and is great value for money.

The atomizer will help to dissolve more air during each suction making it more sensitive; about 2-3 times in comparison to basic tester BT-1. My garage missed the problem in my MG despite doing this test (and bizzarely still stand by this method, despite me having proven them wrong. I think I still failed the test, because there was quiet strong coolant movement that still got into the test fluid. During the test on the radiator reservoir it is mandatory to take extra care when unscrewing the cap on a warm engine and during the test itself - risk of burns! If the gasket under the cylinder head looks damaged, you can check it yourself and save time and money.If the system you are working on has a sealed radiator, with an expansion tank instead of a surge tank, with the only working pressure cap on the expansion tank, then yes, insert the tester in that opening instead. Compatible with Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Fiat, Ford, Mercedes, Seat, Skoda, Smart, PSA, Volvo, VW. Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Toolstation Ltd, acts as a broker and offers finance from a restricted range of finance providers, PayPal Credit is a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH. A change in the colour of the reaction fluid to yellow or green within a few minutes of the test indicates a defective head gasket or damage to the head itself. When testing on the radiator filler, use extra caution when unscrewing the cap and during the test itself – risk of burns.

Equivalent to the OEM tooling required to allow the camshafts to be correctly fitted into the cylinder head. The principle of operation of the device is based on the measurement of CO2 concentration – in the case of an increased concentration, the reaction fluid reacts with CO2 and changes its color. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . The cylinder head leak tester has a conical stopper that is placed directly on the cooling water expansion tank. Any other precautions I should take with this test besides the well-known one - don't take off the radiator cap if the engine is already hot?there will always be a debate on what parts of a blown gasket this will detect and always debates on test fluid type / colour. This ignition adjustment stroboscope lamp is an important tool in car repair, especially for diagnosing and repairing problems related to the ignition system. Designed to accommodate 1, 2, 3, and 4 wire sensors, both heated and unheated, this versatile device takes your automotive diagnostics to the next level. Even small leaks, which only occur with high combustion pressure and high loads, can be detected quickly with the set without having to carry out time-consuming dismantling work.

This is necessary as the cylinder heads on these engines are designed with a camshaft retaining frame that splits from the cylinder head along the centre line of the cam bearing caps. CO² in the cooling system can indicate issues such as a head gasket leak, cracked block or a warped head.

BT-1 BASIC Tester is the simplest and cheapest combustion leak tester on the market but still a quite effective tool for detecting medium combustion leaks in engines with liquid cooling systems. A change in the color of the reaction fluid to yellow or green within a few minutes of the test indicates a damaged head gasket or damage to the head itself.