One of the few advantages of the recent problems with my '84 Vanagon is
that my Son, age 13, has taken a sudden interest in the Vanagon and
wants to get his hands dirty testing it and fixing it.

Several list members have mentioned need for a compression test and a
leak-down test.  Local shops are already on Christmas schedule
(remember, this is the Deep South), so any testing will be DIY and a
chance to further my Son's practical education.

Are any of the compression testers at the stores still open any better
than others?  Local AutoZone has a tester for $40 that included the
screw in adapters for doing the leak-down test (already have air
compressor).  I have the usual array of stores available to me.

Thank you in advance.

John