Hi, Bill... Sorry for the late response. I didn't see your message until just now.
I really don't remember those particulars about doing the valve job on my own MDX - it's been a couple years (at least) at this point. There is the cable holder that bolts on near the "front" (left, facing the engine standing in front of the car) of the engine, near the corner of the valve cover. I suspect that's not in play though, since that cable holder would be floating loose if you hadn't attached it. There are a BUNCH of bolts taken out in a job like this one though. Hope you do figure it out.
Cheers,
Mark (ex MDX owner)
I really don't remember those particulars about doing the valve job on my own MDX - it's been a couple years (at least) at this point. There is the cable holder that bolts on near the "front" (left, facing the engine standing in front of the car) of the engine, near the corner of the valve cover. I suspect that's not in play though, since that cable holder would be floating loose if you hadn't attached it. There are a BUNCH of bolts taken out in a job like this one though. Hope you do figure it out.
Cheers,
Mark (ex MDX owner)