Winter tune up...
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Pop off the bar that goes from strut tower to strut tower. 2 bolts and 2 shims...makes it a helluva lot easier to get at those plugs! Just don't forget to reinstall it before you drive the car!
And these plugs are nothing to change compared to a Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable. The plugs are literally UNDER the intake manifold on the fire wall side. To get at them you have to remove the coil packs and have about 10" of extension. They're a true mo fo to get at!!!
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And these plugs are nothing to change compared to a Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable. The plugs are literally UNDER the intake manifold on the fire wall side. To get at them you have to remove the coil packs and have about 10" of extension. They're a true mo fo to get at!!!
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Originally Posted by FiReDeViL
any tips on the back ones? just get in there and do itr?
Originally Posted by vital49
Pop off the bar that goes from strut tower to strut tower. 2 bolts and 2 shims...makes it a helluva lot easier to get at those plugs! Just don't forget to reinstall it before you drive the car!
And these plugs are nothing to change compared to a Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable. The plugs are literally UNDER the intake manifold on the fire wall side. To get at them you have to remove the coil packs and have about 10" of extension. They're a true mo fo to get at!!!
And these plugs are nothing to change compared to a Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable. The plugs are literally UNDER the intake manifold on the fire wall side. To get at them you have to remove the coil packs and have about 10" of extension. They're a true mo fo to get at!!!
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I wonder how long its been since I have changed my spark plugs. I am going to have to do a BIG tune-up come spring. Boy do I hate winter.
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
On some of the 3100'* we have actually just moved the alternator as opposed to rocking the engine... lol
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Should always disconnect battery following a Service Book, even for removing tires..
Frankly i used the STB to hold onto when working back there. A stool, and some mechanix gloves make working back there easy, you can almost lay on the engine too if you have to.![Wink](https://www.gmforum.com/gm/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Just don't scratch your fender!
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Frankly i used the STB to hold onto when working back there. A stool, and some mechanix gloves make working back there easy, you can almost lay on the engine too if you have to.
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Just don't scratch your fender!
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I probably have the oldest unchanged plugs (i'm not proud of it) 89,xxx miles On origional plugs. (and wires)
how do you guys "rock" the engine?
how do you guys "rock" the engine?