Hey all,

 

I've got a pretty complete shop and I do quite a bit of car work on the side. Something I do not have, nor do I know the exact direction I want to go with, is something to check for hydrocarbons in the coolant. Or maybe check in the exhaust?

 

And suggestions? Should I get a 4 gas analyzer? Or something to check the coolant for contaminants?

 

Both general tool suggestions as well as specific brands or links would be appreciated.

Plastic bag and a canary over the radiator neck...... that's how we did it back in nam before I lost my leg.

 

But seriously - northern tool has this guy:

 

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200318179_200318179

 

I doubt it's that accurate and I'm not sure I would trust it for tuning, etc, but if you just want a pass/fail on HC's from the radiator I bet it would do that job alright.

 

For tuning, I have a wideband O2 sensor as it can remain on the vehicle when driving under various load conditions. They are also around $300 for the entry level stuff.

 

GD

Here is what I've been using :

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=BK_7001006_0254158357

purchase price won't break the bank,and the refills are cheep enough.

 

Ed