Blue Point Automotive Test Kit

[Marc Benjamin]

I've been looking at this and was wondering if anyone here has experience with? I'm only working on my own (2 over 130k 2 over 200k) cars.

YA4000B

Features:

Applications:
•Vacuum and pressure related engine performance diagnostics and tune-ups.
•Brake bleeding.
•Fluid transfer, evacuation, and sampling.

Key Features and Benefits:
•Produces vacuum or pressure at the turn of a switch.
•Comfortable ergonomic design.
•One-finger trigger vacuum/pressure release.
•Includes durable, accurate diaphragm style pressure/vacuum gauge.

Specifications:
•Pump Displacement: 1 in 3 (16cc) per stroke.
•Max. Vacuum/Pressure: 25 in Hg (85kPa)/30 psi(205 kPa)
•Packaged Unit Weight: 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)




A little over $100 is it worth it? Any other alternatives?

 

[WhiffySpark]

Depends on what you're working on.

I'm sure the floodgates will be open soon to tell you it's a rebrand.

 

[Marc Benjamin]

Looking at this some more, I'm not sure if I'm seeing the plug for Asian (toyota/honda/acura) radiators. I wonder if that's an add-on.

 

[blackwire]

Here are some reviews on Amazon for the Mityvac version.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SQYUA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[signcrafter]

Plug for radiators? This set isn't for radiators. Its made by mityvac and if you want to save a few bucks you can get the mityvac set instead of the blue point. They make a different set for testing radiators.

 

[Marc Benjamin]

Plug for radiators? This set isn't for radiators. Its made by mityvac and if you want to save a few bucks you can get the mityvac set instead of the blue point. They make a different set for testing radiators.

Yeah, I just finished reading the Mityvac manual. I thought it could do the radiator leak test as well but it's a different set.

 

[Fedwrench]

That's a very nice set. Many don't come with that wide of a selection of accessories. I have to say though that mine doesn't get used as much as it used to. It all depends on what you work on but, newer vehicles just don't have that many vacuum operated devices any more.

Still, I believe every tool box should have one because, it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.

 

[WBrowniv]

This has been posted in the deal section of the forum.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=279689

 

[mopar01]

I have that kit. Its great. Most of the mity vac vaccum pumps I see now are plastic so id check if ordering a diffirent kit.