can’t find compression tester with 16mm plug fitting

[Robscoe]

so of course audi has to do everything weird. im up in canada and can not find a single solitary leak down or compression tester that isn’t really expensive that includes the 16mm (5/8) fitting. they all have 10/12/14/18 but no bloody 16. can anyone point me in the right direction? under 100 please


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[Bloomquist]

so of course audi has to do everything weird. im up in canada and can not find a single solitary leak down or compression tester that isn’t really expensive that includes the 16mm (5/8) fitting. they all have 10/12/14/18 but no bloody 16. can anyone point me in the right direction? under 100 please


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its a 16mm hex but a 14mm thread. you need a 14mm

[Robscoe]

….. you’re fucking joking right?


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[Robscoe]

i’ve been losing my actual mind trying to find one with the m16 fitting. Are you certain that it’s a 14mm?


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[Flight930]

Yes, there are no normal 16mm plugs. 14mm is the common size.


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[Bloomquist]

….. you’re fucking joking right?


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not joking you, i own a compression tester and a leakdown tester. 14mm. just look at a spark plug the diameter of the threads is smaller than the hex.

[Robscoe]

dear lord i’m stupid. well thanks for letting me know lol here i was just absolutely cheesed that only like 200 dollar ones have the 16mm. ffs why would i think that the hex size had anything to do with the thread size. Guess that’s what 15 hour days does to your brain


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[Zolli]

Haha I’ve been there, too. Good luck on the compression test

[Bloomquist]

dear lord i’m stupid. well thanks for letting me know lol here i was just absolutely cheesed that only like 200 dollar ones have the 16mm. ffs why would i think that the hex size had anything to do with the thread size. Guess that’s what 15 hour days does to your brain


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haha no worries! I feel you. Good luck with the test!