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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jun 2025 Posts: 36 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2025 Posts: 36 | Hi there everyone. Looking to buy a decent engine compression tester for my Chevy 292. Obviously don't wanna spend an arm and a leg. HF has one for about $60. Might just go this route unless someone has another suggestion. Appreciate it. 
Edit: I just found out that AutoZone has a loaner tool program. Just called them. You simply buy the tool, use it, and then return it within 30 days for a full refund. Sounds like a plan to me. Pretty cool
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 | OReilly's also does loaner tools if that's close to you.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm Truck-30- Stovebolt Gallery ForumsWhen I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 5,684 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 5,684 | Advance Auto Parts does the same thing. Unless you're using a specialty tool frequently, it makes a lot of sense to borrow them.
I've borrowed tube flaring kits, radiator pressure testers, valve spring compressors, steering wheel pullers, etc.
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