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12-02-2006, 08:23 PM
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Trying to track down a vacuum leak, which mity vac should i buy?
I'm trying to track down a vacuum leak in my 82 300D. Which mity vac should i buy? This one?
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Mechanics+Tools&pid=00947058000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Automotive+Specialty+Tools&BV_SessionID=@@@@1282686151.1165108716@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccfhaddjiddfijkcefecemldffidflk.0 
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#2
12-02-2006, 08:25 PM
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I prefer the brass model by Craftsman.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Tools+%26+Equipment&pid=00921021000&vertical=AUTO&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes They both serve the same purpose, but from what I've heard, the brass one will outlast the plastic.
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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later! -German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.
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#3
12-02-2006, 08:36 PM
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Have this one from Harbor Freight, it has done everything I need.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92474 I have had it for 12 years. Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990 1980 240D, owned 1990-1992 1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993 1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004 1999 E300, owned 1999-2003 1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD 1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995 1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons) 1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004 2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver 1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold) 2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car
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12-02-2006, 08:46 PM
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Check youor local AutoZone. They have a MityVac brand for sale but it is not in packaging that says Mityvac, it says "OEM" or something like that. It is a plastic pump but has a lifetime warranty and is sufficient enough for the occasional user like most of us. It is only $25 and should last a long time if it is not mis-treated.
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2005 Accord Hybrid (Wifes) 1995 Subaru Impreza L AWD (Snow car) 1984 GMC Sierra 1500 (Mine) 1983 300CD Best $ I ever spent. (Mine) 1984 190D (sold and glad I did) 1983 300D (sold and wished I hadn't)
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12-02-2006, 08:53 PM
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I like the harbor freight one so far...$20,,can't beat that. And should I get some kind of vacuum gauge while i'm at it? I've been reading up a lot on this and so far have only been able to do a visual inspection to try to figure out the problem.
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12-02-2006, 09:46 PM
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The Mity-Vac can double as a vacuum gauge too, just connect it to the vacuum source and watch the guage.
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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later! -German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.
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12-02-2006, 09:55 PM
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Sounds good...hopefully I'll get this thing figured out soon...
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12-02-2006, 11:21 PM
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autozone 29.99
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the sooner you start... the sooner you'll get done  If it ain't broke, don't fix it.. Its always simpler to tell the truth... 2007 Honda Accord EX 2007 Honda Accord SE V6 96 C220 97 Explorer - Found Another Home 2000 Honda Accord V6 - Found Another Home 85 300D - Found Another Home 84 300D - Found Another Home 80 300TD - Found Another Home Previous cars: 96 Caravan 87 Camry 84 Cressida 82 Vanagon 80 Fiesta 78 Nova Ford Cortina Opel Kadet 68 Kombi Contessa
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#9
12-03-2006, 06:38 AM
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I have both the brass Craftsman, and the Harbor Freight one. They appear identical in every way. I'd go for the HF.
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#10
12-03-2006, 10:51 AM
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Here is a good buy...
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AKRON,OH 3333 MANCHESTER RD STE 18 330-245-0264 CANTON, OH 2901 WHIPPLE AVE NW 330-479-9852 CINCINNATI,OH 5710 HARRISON AVE 513-598-4897 CLEVELAND,OH 6272 PEARL ROAD 440-886-2170 COLUMBUS,OH 2441 E. DUBLIN-GRANDVILLE 614-891-4101 DAYTON,OH 5725 N. DIXIE DR. 937-415-0770 E. CINCINNATI, OH 8590 BEECHMONT AVE. 513-388-9200 EASTLAKE, OH 34600 VINE ST. 440-918-1780 LIMA, OH 2100 HARDING HWY New Store! MANSFIELD, OH 526 LEXINGTON SPRINGMILL 419-529-2240 MIAMISBURG, OH 2741 LYONS RD 937-291-4090 S. COLUMBUS, OH 4608B W. BROAD ST 614-851-2720 TOLEDO,OH 2563 S. REYNOLDS RD 419-380-9200 YOUNGSTOWN,OH 6000 MAHONING AVE STE 20 330-779-3020 See IF they have this one in stock for $20... it looks identical! : http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92474 You can also mailorder from HarborFreight. Regards
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#11
12-03-2006, 10:47 PM
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the AZ unit IS a mityvac just like the sears. plastic. I have one and works just fine.
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the sooner you start... the sooner you'll get done If it ain't broke, don't fix it.. Its always simpler to tell the truth...2007 Honda Accord EX 2007 Honda Accord SE V6 96 C220 97 Explorer - Found Another Home 2000 Honda Accord V6 - Found Another Home 85 300D - Found Another Home 84 300D - Found Another Home 80 300TD - Found Another Home Previous cars: 96 Caravan 87 Camry 84 Cressida 82 Vanagon 80 Fiesta 78 Nova Ford Cortina Opel Kadet 68 Kombi Contessa
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