This group came up with the answer to my brake problem right off, so I thought I'd ask for advice on what happened after I brought my 91 Civic wagon back from the shop that fixed the falling shoe problem.
The battery died dead the day I brought the car home - ignition won't do anything but click and stutter, no spark at all. I did get a jump start that got it from my mailbox to my parking space. The battery had been weak, but working, for some time, so I guess it really is time for a new one. Trouble is, my usual battery source, Costco, only carries the 51R. Mine is the one year of 89 - early 90's Civics that needs the 51.
Looking elsewhere caused severe sticker shock. So my questions are: has anyone used the 51R in a 91 Civic and did it work well for you? Failing that, since the car has over 200,000 miles on it, are there any reliable sources of used or cheap batteries? I've checked Sears, Walmart, Napa, Carquest and Pepboys - they're approximately twice as much as Costco. Advance and AutoZone don't carry the 51. Anyone have any ideas where else to look?
Thanks -
Chris