I bought the Honda service manual for my 87 Prelude and 92 Civic. They saved my ass a few times. But weren't always practical, the 87 Prelude manual wanted me to remove the carburator to replace the alternator. I couldn't even see the alternator from the top!! I brought it to a garage (my wife has known the owner and son for over 20 years) and they removed the axle and finished the job in 1/2 an hour.
I'm planning on buying the Helm manual for my 02 Ody soon.
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2002 EP LX (dealer had on order, 2 month additional wait for other colors, due in after Christmas)
1998 Civic DX, Blue
1992 Civic LX, Red (Bye-Bye)
Previous Hondas
1987 Prelude, Gray (totaled in 2000 w/188k miles)
1978 Accord, Red
Other cars
1982 Ford EXP (We all make mistakes!)
1969 Olds Delta 88 (with 10 speed bike in back seat in case it broke down)
Family
Myself, Wife, 3 kids (4,2 & newborn). Ever see 3 kids in the back of a 98 Civic?? GOTTA GET THAT ODY SOON!!!!