Advise from those that turn their own wrenches

[Coz]

Ok guys, I took the plunge. I bought a 1994 NSX, 60,000 miles in perfect shape with the CompTech SC. Going to bring it home probably Saturday.

I've turned 90% of my own wrenches in the the various sports cars I've own. Mostly Porsches (8) and a DeTomaso Pantera GT-5. Never owned an NSX before so now I have another learning curve to go through.

What are the things I need to be awaire of and monitor besides the normal everyday preventative maintenance ?

Looking for a little insight of what to expect and would like to know what speciality tools if any I should start looking for....

Thanks.

 

[CL65 Captain]

Welcome. It is a Honda, and a hand built Honda at that... most likely the only maintenance you will need to do is the mods you install. :smile:

 

[Coz]

Where can I find a shop manual for the NSX ?
Thanks.
Jim

 

[CL65 Captain]

Where can I find a shop manual for the NSX ?
Thanks.
Jim

There is an online version in the FAQs here (91 manual)

 

[Coz]

Thank you very much !
Downloaded it.
Probably no differences between the 91 and 94...
This will come in very handy !
Thanks again Captain.
Jim

 

[Daedalus]

I have a '94 as well. The only tools I've had to buy for working on the NSX were the crank pulley holder and valve adjust tools, all of which can be found on Amazon for much cheaper than what they cost at a dealership. I also recommend the service mat, which was indispensable for doing the timing belt. I also have the '94 manual. True, not many differences, but it's nice to have just in case. It's actually a '93 manual, with a supplement for all changes between '93 and '94, and you know there are at least as many from '91 to '94.

 

[KooLaid]

Hell, changing my own spark plugs worry me! I'm still wonderig how to do it w/o having to climb in the hatch!

 

[Coz]

Now I know who to ask when I need info on any possible supplements :smile:

I also have the '94 manual. True, not many differences, but it's nice to have just in case. It's actually a '93 manual, with a supplement for all changes between '93 and '94, and you know there are at least as many from '91 to '94.

 

[DPG]

If for any reason you need to remove the a-arms from the suspension, make sure to get the factory ball joint tool. There are none on this planet that have long enough arms like the factory tool. I tried them, and bent the bolt on the ball joint, which cannot be replaced, which means you have to shell out $800 bucks for an a-arm

 

[Coz]

Damm....Great advise...putting it on the list of things to get.
Thank you !

If for any reason you need to remove the a-arms from the suspension, make sure to get the factory ball joint tool. There are none on this planet that have long enough arms like the factory tool. I tried them, and bent the bolt on the ball joint, which cannot be replaced, which means you have to shell out $800 bucks for an a-arm