ABN Mechanics Stethoscope – 2 Piece Automotive Stethoscope Kit Car Stethoscope Automotive Engine Diagnostic Tool
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This item, I am confident, will be of assistance to you. Simply listen for the various sounds you hear while using it. You mentioned that the sound was winding. Make sure your seatbelts and power steering are both in good working order.
I don't think so. It's made to detect sounds from solid objects rather than air leaks.
It's not good for vacuum leaks, in my opinion. When there's a lot of metal vibration, grinding, or knocking, it's more efficient.
Wrap the threads with Teflon Thread Sealing Tape, which can be found in any hardware store's plumbing section, to tighten the connection. There are various widths of thread sealing tape. All you have to do now is make sure the tape's width is less than the length of the threads you're wrapping. At Home Depot, a roll of this tape costs 50 cents.
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No one else had been able to find an issue that I had correctly diagnosed. It was an excellent purchase. I had trouble keeping it on at first, but after twisting the metal ear inserts, they fit snugly. I was able to figure out what was wrong with my Dodge Magnum, which I had for over a year. Pep Boys, AAMCO, and a local shop called Lam Auto and Big-O Tires are just a few of the places where you can get your car repaired. The clicking noise could not be heard from the engine bay, but only from inside the vehicle with the windows up, so no one knew what was causing it. br>br>I removed my serpentine belt and started the car, and the noise had vanished. All of the wheels spun freely and quietly after I manually rotated them. I then bought a stethoscope and discovered that the noise was coming from my A/C compressor, which was resonating through the lines and into the cabin. br>br>The correct way to use this is to avoid placing your hand on the metal probe, as this will cause the sound to be muffled. Do not press too hard against the surface because the rod is connected to a diaphragm through which the probe's vibrations are transmitted to your ears. The probe moves in and out and has a lot of movement because of this.
I'll more than make up for it the first time I diagnose and repair a confirmed serpentine belt tensioner. Professionals may want to spend a little more for a higher-end product if they use it on a daily basis, but for me, this one is perfect. It's comfortable, the earpieces are well-fitting, and the spring tension is just right (others have complained), but it's 'loud,' so use caution when probing around moving parts or extremely loud assemblies. br> Someone mentioned that the mechanical connection with the extension tip threads was bad; the one I got fit well but seized in place (possibly by design), and I was unable to unscrew the extension after the initial finger-twisting. a well-made assembly That's fine; I won't lose the tip this way. The threads are probably metric, but rethreading probe sections and making a new coupling wouldn't take a genius mechanic/machinist. After all, it's a machinist's shop. jb from the Hudson Valley, New York.
I purposefully purchased a low-cost set, knowing that it would be infrequently used. br>br>However, even with this infrequent use in mind, this is not up to par. Many people have complained that the coupler is threaded to the wrong size for the extension it's screwed into, causing the whole thing to wobble. br>It's a disaster. In comparison to this, you'd be better off using the long screwdriver trick. br>br>Alternatively, invest in a higher-quality model. It will enable you to use it for the purpose for which it was created.
The construction is a little shaky, as the rod used to listen to things is a little sloppy. It's encased in a plastic ball, making it difficult to open and tighten. They work well, but you must remove any slack from the rod in order to avoid hearing false noises. Overall, if you don't use your ears very often, they're a good entry-level set that will do the job, but for a commercial garage, I'd invest a little more money in a higher-quality set.
I took the package out of the box and connected the extender to it. Had no trouble determining the source of the problem and distinguishing between something far away from the problem area and the problem area itself.
When I placed my order, everyone laughed. They instructed me to simply use a large screwdriver, which I did and they did. Everyone had their own take on what was wrong. After 20 seconds with this, I was able to pinpoint the source of the issue.
It works well; the only thing I would change is that it could be a little longer and less "loose. " " The screw-driver In normal handling, one of the attachments comes loose. After reading the reviews on here, I was careful not to overtighten it, but I recommend tightening it in between uses. It made me a little nervous when I was around pulleys spinning at several hundred RPMs, knowing that the thread could back out and the lower part could fall off if I wasn't careful.
I'm at a loss for words. It's a good value for the money and does the job. Finding the source of unusual auto sounds can be difficult, but this method simplifies the process. This is a tool that every home mechanic should have in their toolbox.
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