Compression tester stuck in valve cover.

[xxraptor660xx]

Title says it all. I tried Pb, pliars everything. I used the right adapter, but I don't know why it won't loosen up. Guess I have to remove my valve cover? WTF




Mods: Sorry if this is in the wrong section, I didn't know where to post it.

 

[1gDSM4g63]

Why would removing the valve cover help? The diameter of the tube where spark plugs go will still be the same.

 

[xxraptor660xx]

Why would removing the valve cover help? The diameter of the tube where spark plugs go will still be the same.

What's your suggestion?

 

[wishihadatalon]

What's your suggestion?

Find a way to get the head warm again, so that the aluminum expands a little bit. You mentioned that you used and adapter, can you take off everything but the adapter? Should make it a little easier to access.

 

[xxraptor660xx]

Problem solved. I found a very long set of pliars, and managed to get it to the bottom of the compression test, where it screws in. Thanks for the help.

 

[99gst_racer]

Many testers these days have a hexagon outer shape on the part that screws into the head - just for this reason.

Moved to the Newbie Forum.

 

[moto x]

When I did my compresion test i was fearing this happing to me. good to hear it came out ok in the end.

 

[Spades]

The same thing happened to me when i was looking to buy my car, I told the owner that I didnt have a car and asked if he could bring it over for me to look at. I asked him if I can perform a compression test and the adapter got stuck in there. I thought in my head "Oh great, either I have to buy the car or this stranger is going to have to sleep over tonight" Luckily after 15 minutes of trying it finally came out, I took a chance and screwed a spark plug into the adapter pretty tight and out they came together in 1 piece.

 

[xxraptor660xx]

Many testers these days have a hexagon outer shape on the part that screws into the head - just for this reason.

Moved to the Newbie Forum.

I'm not sure that would have helped. When I twisted the hose to try and remove it, it just kept twisting and crimping, i'm surprised it didn't rip.