Inexpensive hydrocarbon gas analyzer?

[3200fps]

I'd be interested to find a HC gas analyzer for use with detecting blown head gaskets. The only problem is the prices these units usually go for. Is there anything cheap out there that works well, even if it's made in China? Thanks in advance!

 

[Fedwrench]

Why not just use the chemical ones that change color?

http://www.tooltopia.com/uview-560000.aspx

 

[3200fps]

Why not just use the chemical ones that change color?

http://www.tooltopia.com/uview-560000.aspx

Nowhere near sensitive enough from the tests I've seen.

 

[Shootingblanks]

You should never just rely on just on test but that dual chamber Uview unit is solid. Hydrocarbons should not be present in the coolant period.

Followed up with a leak down test, one should be able to determine logically if the head gasket is leaking.

 

[3200fps]

I appreciate the reply but I am looking SPECIFICALLY for an IR gas analyzer.

 

[George in Rancho Cordova]

Be aware that SOME coolant gives HC readings right out of the gallon jug.

 

[efb16acrx]

Nowhere near sensitive enough from the tests I've seen.

it can take a few minutes and a calibrated eyeball sometimes but I've been pleased with them.

 

[Fcvapor05]

They cost thousands of dollars for a reason.

 

[3200fps]

Someone out there has to make a cheap(er) version.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

The best method I have found, is pressure transducer or pulse sensor on the cooling system, and a sync off of a coil pack for TDC compression sync.


If there is a mythical low cost gas analyzer, I would also be interested.

 

[Stedlin]

Used 5890 gas chromatograph with FID. Plenty of those available.

 

[StephPop24]

I'd be interested to find a HC gas analyzer for use with detecting blown head gaskets. The only problem is the prices these units usually go for. Is there anything cheap out there that works well, even if it's made in China? Thanks in advance!

Try searching at CI Analytics, they have some varieties of gas analyzers.