fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com (George Macdonald) wrote in message news:<3f854a5c.2913869@news.tellurian.com>...
> On 8 Oct 2003 17:20:04 -0000, lcs Mixmaster Remailer <mix@anon.lcs.mit.edu>
> wrote:
>
> >I have a 5th Gen Prelude 1998, and am at the dealer having an Oil Change. They recommend I have the fuel filter replaced at a cost of 140.00. OUCH seems that I should be able to do this with a good Manual.
>
> <www.helminc.com> - not cheap but the best.
>
> >I hear the Chilton's is no good. Any Ideas ? How complicated would a fuel filter change be ?
>
> It's not "complicated" but it can be a bitch to get to unless you have
> exactly the right tools. For recent models, you need to hold the filter
> with one wrench and use a line wrench to get the flare joint off the bottom
> of the filter... the flare joint joint "nut" can be very tough to loosen if
> there is any sign of corrosion and there is not much room for rotating the
> wrench - definitely a good chance of skinned knuckles. It'd probably be a
> good idea to remove the rubber air intake tube to make more room.
>
> The banjo union on top can also be stubborn to loosen but at least it's
> more accessible. Good luck with it.
>
> Rgds, George Macdonald
>
> "Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

I highly recommend the Honda shop manuals which are available through
the parts department at your dealer. They are not cheap but will pay
for themselves very quickly if you do your own maintenance and
repairs. They are model specific but tend to cover a number of years.
Some cars, like my 1998 Accord EX V6, require two manuals. There is
one manual for all Accords plus a supplementary manual that covers
everthing that is different for the V6 option. I think that the pair
cost me about Cdn$200 but my memory is not to be trusted these days.

Harold
Winnipeg, Canada