I cant seem to get the motor to stop spinning. Its an auto tranny 2000 civic ex.

I do not have an air gun.

 

have someone hold the brakes with the car in gear, or buy the tool which is only like 30$ now

 

I tried the brake thing on my gsr and it did not work so well for me ended up buying the tool $25 worked like a charm

 

I've got it to work by holding the brakes while in gear before

its either :
1. buy the tool
2. if holding the brakes in gear doesnt work :
3. AIR + impact
4. OR ive jammed a screwdriver up near the flywheel keeping it from moving before, just take off the flywheel cover underneath. exhaust blocks your view of a good spot to put it though