Dufus Systems wrote:
> I've used a Chiltons before but, for the money ($60-70) I'd really
> recommend the Helmes manual. I have it in both paper and electronic forms
> for my cars and it can't be beat. I had to splice two wiring harnesses
> together the other day. Civic and Integra. Couldn't have done it without
> both manuals (and honda's incredible engineering work).


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I figured he was probably in a hurry, and most (even small) towns have a
supplier that has a Chilton's in stock. I like the fact that the
Chilton's assumes you're not a trained mechanic, and tells you the
'exceptions to the rules', so you can work around the fact that you
don't have a wall full of OEM Honda specialized tools. I own the Helms
manuals too, (including the electrical one) don't get me wrong.

Here's a link to a tegger.com page that shows a special crankshaft
holding tool I built with a little help from the Chilton book.

http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/crankbolthextool.html

For the Canadians, a similar tool is now available at Canadian Tire
$34.99 CAN, made by Powerbuilt. I expect Powerbuilt may be available in
USA also . . . .

'Curly'