changing spark plugs
06-13-2005, 06:27 PM
#1
Teching In
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Question about spark plugs. When you guys change the plugs on your pontiacs, do you tilt the engine forward to get to the ones on the back? I can't reach the rear plugs on my Grand Prix so I was thinking of getting an engine tilter to tilt the engine forward. Many thanks.
06-20-2005, 09:24 AM
#3
If you need to tilt the engine, take the bolts out of the top "dog bone" motor mounts. Tilt the engine with a big prybar. Slide one or the bolts through the normally unused hole in the dog bone. That should hold the engine, so you don't need to buy anything.
I haven't changed plugs in a GP in a few months, but I really don't think it needs to be tilted, assuming you have a 3.8. If you have the 3.1 then it does. It's a little tight, and you do need to go from the top. Try www.fullthrottleV6.com
I haven't changed plugs in a GP in a few months, but I really don't think it needs to be tilted, assuming you have a 3.8. If you have the 3.1 then it does. It's a little tight, and you do need to go from the top. Try www.fullthrottleV6.com
06-23-2005, 10:07 AM
#4
Teching In
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'll give it a try. Thanks muff. I've got the 3.1 and you're right that it is extremly tight. Do I need to disconnect any hoses or lines? I appreciate the help a great deal.
Originally Posted by Muffracing
If you need to tilt the engine, take the bolts out of the top "dog bone" motor mounts. Tilt the engine with a big prybar. Slide one or the bolts through the normally unused hole in the dog bone. That should hold the engine, so you don't need to buy anything.
I haven't changed plugs in a GP in a few months, but I really don't think it needs to be tilted, assuming you have a 3.8. If you have the 3.1 then it does. It's a little tight, and you do need to go from the top. Try www.fullthrottleV6.com
I haven't changed plugs in a GP in a few months, but I really don't think it needs to be tilted, assuming you have a 3.8. If you have the 3.1 then it does. It's a little tight, and you do need to go from the top. Try www.fullthrottleV6.com
06-23-2005, 01:49 PM
#5
No, just take the two bolts out on the engine side of the mount and slip the bolt back through the mount and the hole on the bottom of the dog bone. No need to disconnect anything.
