Best value coolant pressure tester

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Wilfred

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I am installing a pair of vintage air heating cores and wonder what coolant pressure testing kits you folks use that work for the square bodies.
 

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Do not borrow the snap on kit from your buddy! I did and the f ing thing broke when I used it. Had to buy him a new one. That was one of the last tools I ever borrowed. lol I would buy the harbor fright and getter done.
Eric
 

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Go down to your local Autozone or Oreilly and rent their kit for free... Why buy something you are only ever going to use once or twice
 

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I use the Stant kit. Been packing it around in my service truck for at least 25 years. Probably gets used 20-30 times a year. Even the case has stood up. They are a solid kit.
 

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i bought one from harbor frieght. just used it on my new to me 84 ,thought i had a blown head gasket but turned out fine......
 

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I ended up getting the Mishimoto kit with the vacuum filler. Ill let you folks know how it works out.
 

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