Haynes or Chilton?

"Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig" (AndySheehan-StreetsideStig)
10/01/2015 at 17:00 • Filed to: None

Ready...FIGHT!!!

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DISCUSSION (28)

HammerheadFistpunch > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/01/2015 at 17:05

FSM - You win.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/01/2015 at 17:07

Bentley

Spacegrass > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/01/2015 at 17:30

Use both as kindling and get a shop manual.

Uug > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/01/2015 at 17:41

Helms + FSM

Richtofen, Baron von Pickup > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/01/2015 at 17:48

IIRC they’re owned by the same people.

I’ll take a Bentley manual instead.

The Compromiser > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/01/2015 at 20:40

Clymer.

TrickJos > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
10/01/2015 at 20:45

Came here to post this.

Agrajag > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/01/2015 at 21:23

But which stage will the fight take place on? English Auto Repair or Philadelphia Side Street with a looping animation of guys stealing wheels off a Corolla?

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/02/2015 at 00:29

Neither

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Spacegrass
10/02/2015 at 08:28

I can’t find one for the CRX.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > HammerheadFistpunch
10/02/2015 at 08:29

I can’t find one for the CRX.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
10/02/2015 at 08:31

I can’t find a Bentley manual for a CRX.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Uug
10/02/2015 at 08:32

Nothing from Helms for a CRX.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > The Compromiser
10/02/2015 at 08:34

Of all these alternatives, I actually found one from Clymer. I guess I’ll buy it.

Spacegrass > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/02/2015 at 10:09

Nothing even on eBay? That's surprising...

The Compromiser > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/02/2015 at 13:23

They are the only ones I could find for my Bike.

Uug > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/02/2015 at 14:27

Here’s a FSM for the 88-91 civics, everything should be fairly similar. I think the CRX is included in this manual but I don’t have the time to search it

http://www.hondacrx.co.uk/FAQ/Manuals/ci…

Uug > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/02/2015 at 14:29

Also, supplementary manuals can be found here:

http://www.hondacrx.co.uk/FAQ/Manuals/ci…

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Uug
10/02/2015 at 15:11

Oh, I looked. The 84-87 CRXs are completely different. Torsion bar suspension, different bodywork, different engines. Thanks for looking, though.

Uug > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/02/2015 at 15:21

Oh, you have an 84-87? I assumed 88-91 as they’re fairly more common. I’ll keep looking, hopefully something comes up

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Uug
10/02/2015 at 15:27

Yeah. It makes finding parts pretty difficult. But I found an ‘87 printing of an ‘84-’87 Chilton’s guide, specifically for the CRX, plus a Clymer book. I think I should be good. But if you come across anything, let me know. Thanks again.

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/06/2015 at 09:51

I found this on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/17184…

It says “one watching.” Is that you? ;-)

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
10/06/2015 at 09:56

Oh, and I’ve always liked the Haynes better. But it probably depends on the car and year. The Volvo manuals I had were more specific to the car I was working on and didn’t cram so many years and models into the same manual.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
10/06/2015 at 10:14

I found that one too, but it wasn’t on my watch list. Thankfully, I just bought a Haynes and a Chilton from my manager for $10.

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/06/2015 at 10:45

A good deal. So, what needs work on your CRX?

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
10/06/2015 at 11:06

Heh. It’s more a question of what doesn’t. It’s not that bad, though. This wave of maintenance will handle steering, suspension, and clutch.

Shocks, struts, CV axles, probably ball joints, tie rod ends, many bushings, clutch, flywheel, rear main seal, and wheel bearings. An alignment to top it off.

The next wave will be engine/exhaust. I’ll have a custom exhaust made. Aftermarket header, valve adjustment, hunting down vacuum leaks, custom CAI. Probably an AGM battery while I’m at it.

Then I’ll deal with the broken plastic bodywork, sagging bumper plastic, rust removal/patching, and maybe a cheap paint job.

Then the interior. Lower, lighter seats, new carpet, and that should do it for a while.

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
10/06/2015 at 11:10

Wow. You must really like this thing. Is this something you picked up recently, or do you have some history with the car.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
10/06/2015 at 11:28

I got it last summer after my WRX crapped out. Yeah, I like the car. The design is cool and ‘80s, and it’s the best city car I’ve ever owned. Parallel parking is dreamy. Hopefully next summer I’ll be able to Solo it. But to be honest, I just want to make it reliable for road trips. I have little doubt I can take it to 300k with proper maintenance, little of which was done for the 186k before I bought it. It’s still going to be cheaper than buying something newer, so I can drive it while I get out of debt and buy a house. Then I’ll use it as a winter beater and get an NA Miata or AW11 MR2 as my summer car.