Which mityvac to purchase? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tyl604 · #1 05-25-2008, 09:43 PM

1981 300SD - I got sidetracked from tracking my door lock vac problem but am back on the case. You all say that I need a mityvac.

There are several versions of the mityvac on Froogle.com - 4000 series, 5000 series, etc. Which one should I purchase? I generally like to purchase slightly above my current needs just in case I need the tool for something more complicated in the future - so I am not looking for the cheapest version.

Thanks for the assistance.

Jeremy5848 · #2 05-25-2008, 09:47 PM

Buy the metal version (more rugged) and the version that can do both pressure and vacuum (pressure allows you to test things associated w/turbo boost). "Model 04050 Silverline Plus" is what I got. It includes a kit of adapters that I have found very handy.

Jeremy

tyl604 · #3 05-25-2008, 09:55 PM

Excellent - thanks. I am on the hunt.

#4 05-25-2008, 09:57 PM

The metal one is also rebuildable while the plastic one is a throw away model.

minimike1 · #5 05-25-2008, 09:58 PM

I got the US General one from Harbor Freight. It works great, but pay for the shipping. Free shipping takes 2 weeks +.

tyl604 · #6 05-25-2008, 10:32 PM

I ordered the 4050 Mityvac tonight from Tooltopia.com. $69.

Thanks for your help. I will be back when I start testing my door locks - 81 300SD.

Thanks again.

probear · #7 05-26-2008, 10:08 AM

HEHE......when you're finished with the locks, send it here so I can trouble shoot my A/C vents...

JimmyL · #8 05-26-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by probear

HEHE......when you're finished with the locks, send it here so I can trouble shoot my A/C vents...

Or, you could buy the plastic version for about $30 bucks, which would be about the cost of the above shipping back and forth. Or were you gonna have them pay the shipping too.........