compression testers - where to buy and how much ?

[jimbob-mcgrew]

any cheap and cheerfull compression testers that people reccomend ?

[Welsh Dan]

I think Wilko did a cheap set that contained one a short while ago.

[mowgli]

just go to halfords & get a sykes one.

[ck]

seen one in halfords the other day, was £18

[Royston]

Machine mart do one

[mikey14sr]

I got one off e-bay for about £15.

[phazer]

I bought this one a few years ago:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_19 9553_langId_-1_categoryId_31477

Seems pretty good quality and it works which is always a bonus :)

[jimbob-mcgrew]

Accurate petrol engine compression tester
One man operation
Fits all petrol engine vehicles with 14mm or 18mm spark plug holes
18mm adapter supplied
Flexible extension tube for a deep down recess
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im guessing the 8v blocks are 14mm ?, just so i know what im looking for.
cheers guys.

[phazer]

I didn't use the adapter with the 1.6 16v so the 8v should be the same.