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Old 18 September 2007, 08:49 PM
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engine health..?

Presumably, any dodgy valves/seals or piston rings would effect vacuum strength..?
Or am I just

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Old 18 September 2007, 09:20 PM
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nope not accurate enough. better use compression tester
Old 18 September 2007, 09:32 PM
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it is a useful addition to your "diagnostic tools",provided you can understand what the different Vaccum readings mean between a healthy and sick engine.
Try Googling your Question and spend a bit of time reading up.

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An interesting read:

Reading a vacuum gauge Motor - Find Articles

BTW I was referring to the vacuum reading you get from a boost gauge..

Just thought it may be more useful than given credit for, as a lot of scoob owners have them fitted.
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