ThomasE wrote:
> An additional complication is that my neighbor does not have the Honda
> shop manual for his car.
>
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The Chilton's manual with the Gen 1 red CR-V on the cover is great for
what your friend wants to do. It's readily available at some Honda
dealers or WalMart / Canadian Tire. HELMS is harder to find if you're in
a hurry. The pulley tool (You HAVE to use one) can be whipped up for
yourself: http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/cranktool/index.html
The TSB that I pointed you to explains everything short of holding your
hand.
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/odyssey/x00-073e.pdf

www.Odyclub.com has similar resources.

'Curly'