Coolant System Pressure tester

[AJ1978]

OK,
Time to replace a coolant system pressure tester I have an old used snap on svt 262

Looking to replace because adapters corroded from ages of improper storage (not mine)

I have looked at the Mityvac the ATD-3301 the new version of the above from snap on, and the snap on "bladder" type kit.

I was even looking at a stant, but not sure on adapters and how many and how much I would be spending.

I would like to be able to accuretly test for intake leaks, coolant system leaks etc. What is everyone using

I own a repair shop and don't see a lot of European foreign, but Asian, and domestic.

Any Thoughts?

 

[Rookie2]

find a stant on ebay, adapters are pricey though.

 

[dudutzu905]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ARPIFQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20
and that's all you need

 

[NY_treeguy]

I have the Stant and every "new" adapter I need costs $30-$50. Just bought another one for a Chipper we have with a CAT engine and got off cheap....$24. The only reason I keep using it is the local NAPA and Carquest can get the adapters.

FWIW, all of the Stant adapters can be used with the ATD/OTC/HF testers. Just use the "standard" American adapter on the ATD/etc, and plug it into the stant adapter.

If I had to start over, like you are, I would go with the ATD, and plan on buying an adapter or 2 every year anyway as new caps are made by the auto makers.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Most of the ones out there are actually relabeled Stant.

Stant 12270 30 Pound Cooling System And Pressure Cap Tester - Amazon $68 FREE Shipping

Don't forget to buy extra adapters as the base kit does not cover a lot of vehicles.

 

[robe5000]

I have the OTC bladder type, love it, fits everything i needs with very few adaptors

 

[Nanashi]

Damn I got the snap on kit with the 14 piece blue point adapter kit. That was damn near $600.

 

[AJ1978]

Sounds like everyone is working with the Stant, or equivalent, the only thing like all of you, I am not wanting to spend $$$ for adapters, I mean yes I will use them. I have not looked at the Redline kit, doing that after I hit post.

I like the idea of the BLADDER TYPE, just not sure on the sealing and if it's as fool proof as the positive lock kits

 

[Danglerb]

I bought the Stant from typical tool place, maybe Amazon, then bought adapters from Advanced Auto Parts using heavy discounts from coupons. $50 off $100 or something like that.

Something to consider is that testing caps may be required or useful, same for fuel tank caps.

 

[ricky836]

Will be following this thread, have two now that are just dated and no longer work. Looking for something new, one was a Stant other was a Mityvac.

 

[Subyroo651]

Monday bump for more ideas.