Engine Bore Scope
Burning Brakes
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From: Bellmore NY
I have a Performance Tool brand inspection camera. I don't know if there are models that are better, but I can say that its a color camera [however inside of an engine, that really equals black and white due to lighting], and works fairly well. I think my expectations were higher as far as ease of use, but it does give good visuals.
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Le Mans Master
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I have a Performance Tool brand inspection camera. I don't know if there are models that are better, but I can say that its a color camera [however inside of an engine, that really equals black and white due to lighting], and works fairly well. I think my expectations were higher as far as ease of use, but it does give good visuals.
I would spend $300 if it was worth it.
Le Mans Master
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From: McHenry Illinois
I have a harbor freight one. Easily worth more (better) than the snap on one my friend has. Make sure to get the hi res one, usually on sale for around $169, has a 8mm head, I can get it down injector holes on the diesels. It records and takes stills.
http://www.harborfreight.com/high-re...der-61838.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/high-re...der-61838.html
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Le Mans Master
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Team Owner
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From: Orange Park Florida
Hey Sparky, I dunno about your area, but rent one?? ~200 bux for something you going to inspect 24 cylinders with seems kinda high....
call around parts houses, and rental outfits....hell, maybe even check out hock shops.....
call around parts houses, and rental outfits....hell, maybe even check out hock shops.....
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Le Mans Master
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Naw. I'll use it Gene. Not a bad idea though.
Drifting
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From: Lubbock TX
If you get one from Hazard Frought, get the more expensive one, the camera is much smaller and will easily fit through spark plug holes. Not so with the cheaper model. Use the 20% coupon and you can usually score it for $120. Sell it on ebay for $100, it cost you $20 to use it.
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Drifting
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From: Syracuse NY
DO NOT try and 'rent' it from Harbor Freight. They have a pretty lenient return policy, but they wont tell you they charge a 15% restocking fee if you return one of their inspection cameras.
I bought the cheaper model with the intention to keep it, but my repair got real expensive and I decided to return it to recoup some money. They hit me with the 15% fee.....never told me beforehand. Im a big boy and accepted the fee without complaint, but I wish they had said something at the time of purchase.
If you are never going to use it again, you may want to pay to rent it.
I bought the cheaper model with the intention to keep it, but my repair got real expensive and I decided to return it to recoup some money. They hit me with the 15% fee.....never told me beforehand. Im a big boy and accepted the fee without complaint, but I wish they had said something at the time of purchase.
If you are never going to use it again, you may want to pay to rent it.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bellmore NY
Can easily come in handy for other stuff around the house... I lent it to a friend that is repairing a dishwasher.
Or maybe you don't need some fancy doctor for your next colonoscopy.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Yes, yes, yes on zwede's USB camera. I shopped eBay and bought mine for $15 no shipping or maybe a little postage. It has LED lighting and a clip-on inspection mirror. It works well with my Samsung netbook but I can't get it to run on my Android tablet - I think the version of Android software is the problem there. Camera cable is 15' so it's a bit to long. Called an endoscope.So many models difficult to choose so I used the best reviews.
Hope this helps.
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Le Mans Master
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I thought I got it from ebay, but it was from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For that price, I can't go wrong, even if its junk.
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From: Plano TX
It works well. The only issue I noticed is that after a while it overheats. The image starts washing out and gets a blue tint. I use a wet rag I hold around it for a little bit to cool it off and it's good to go again.
Burning Brakes
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