changing spark plugs
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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.
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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
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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
