first DON,T PAY FOR IT :down: ...DO IT YOURSELF!!! 
IT WILL COST LESS EVEN AFTER PAYING FOR THE TOOLS AT MOST GARAGES.
youll find that youll gain basic skills, own new tools and PAY LESS MONEY
read this
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/116_0406_cylinder_leakdown_tester/index.html
http://www.tavia.com/cat8.html#3
http://www.motorcycleproject.com/motorcycle/text/leakdown.html
http://www.xs11.com/tips/misc/misc3.shtml
http://goodvibesracing.com/Leakdown Tester.htm
1) For most accurate results, engine should be up to operating temperture.
2) Remove all spark plugs.
3) Rotate crankshaft until piston being tested is at top dead center of compression stroke.
4) Screw the spark plug adaptor hose into spark plug hole making the sure the o-ring is seated properly.
5) Connect the spark plug adaptor hose to the coupler of the leakdown tester.
6) Connect leakdown tester to a good source of compressed air, preferably a filtered and water trapped source.
7) Adjust the regulator on the leakdown tester so the the LEFT HAND GAUGE indicates at least 10 pounds less than your sorce pressure. The leakdown percentage conversion table shown below is based on regulated pressures of 100, 90, or 75 psi.
8) Read the RIGHT HAND GAUGE (differential gauge), then look up gauge reading on the conversion table below to get actual leakdown percentage. After noting percentage of leakage, turn the regulator knob counter-clockwise to relieve the pressure. This reduces the shock to the gauges. If you ever get an unrealistically low pressure reading on the right hand gauge, there is a finite possibilty that something is blocking the small orfice located within the hex tube located between the regulator and the main body of the leakdown tester.
9)To remove any obstruction that may be lodged in the metering orfice, unscrew the hose coupling assembly from the aluminum body. Ultilizing a 1" wrench, remove the knob assembly from the regulator. Blow compressed air in the opposite direction (from the coupling end) to clear the orfice. Re-assemble the regulator and the coupling.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE BRASS HEX NIPPLE BETWEEN THE REGULATOR AND THE ALUMINUM BODY. DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
IT WILL COST LESS EVEN AFTER PAYING FOR THE TOOLS AT MOST GARAGES.
youll find that youll gain basic skills, own new tools and PAY LESS MONEY
read this
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/116_0406_cylinder_leakdown_tester/index.html
http://www.tavia.com/cat8.html#3
http://www.motorcycleproject.com/motorcycle/text/leakdown.html
http://www.xs11.com/tips/misc/misc3.shtml
http://goodvibesracing.com/Leakdown Tester.htm
1) For most accurate results, engine should be up to operating temperture.
2) Remove all spark plugs.
3) Rotate crankshaft until piston being tested is at top dead center of compression stroke.
4) Screw the spark plug adaptor hose into spark plug hole making the sure the o-ring is seated properly.
5) Connect the spark plug adaptor hose to the coupler of the leakdown tester.
6) Connect leakdown tester to a good source of compressed air, preferably a filtered and water trapped source.
7) Adjust the regulator on the leakdown tester so the the LEFT HAND GAUGE indicates at least 10 pounds less than your sorce pressure. The leakdown percentage conversion table shown below is based on regulated pressures of 100, 90, or 75 psi.
8) Read the RIGHT HAND GAUGE (differential gauge), then look up gauge reading on the conversion table below to get actual leakdown percentage. After noting percentage of leakage, turn the regulator knob counter-clockwise to relieve the pressure. This reduces the shock to the gauges. If you ever get an unrealistically low pressure reading on the right hand gauge, there is a finite possibilty that something is blocking the small orfice located within the hex tube located between the regulator and the main body of the leakdown tester.
9)To remove any obstruction that may be lodged in the metering orfice, unscrew the hose coupling assembly from the aluminum body. Ultilizing a 1" wrench, remove the knob assembly from the regulator. Blow compressed air in the opposite direction (from the coupling end) to clear the orfice. Re-assemble the regulator and the coupling.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE BRASS HEX NIPPLE BETWEEN THE REGULATOR AND THE ALUMINUM BODY. DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
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