Replace back spark plugs/oxygen sensor - 2000 GM 3800 Series 2
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- Replacing the spark plugs on a 2000 Buick Regal. Also changed the O2 sensor. This video concentrates on the hard-to-reach back 3 spark plugs. Should be applicable to late '90s early 2000 3.8 L Series 2 engines. Does NOT apply to LaSabres or Park Avenues
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Just earned yourself a subscriber. Awesome video, clear/obvious camera angles and concise straightforward instructions are all that's needed. Can't stand all the videos of 3800 guides where the person is practically seizing when filming and screaming into the camera. This was an awesome video, thank you again man, much much appreciated
Indeed. 100% what he said.
Holy cow . You are a master mechanic , teacher. Video producer . That was done in such detail . Thank you . From an old Facilities maintenance man .
Great vid! I just did this myself and it's a pain in the ass! The most difficult part for me was getting the boots/heat shields to pop off. I would highly recommend putting dielectric grease in all the boots before reinstalling! I skipped the optional steps.
PITA it is! This car had the same problem...boots fused to the tops of the spark plugs! Thanks for watching!
My wife’s 2002 Buick LeSabre was running rough. Auto Zone’s diagnostic tool was of little help. The car’s computer only threw a code that read “random misfire” which could be anything. I was prepared to tackle the job of replacing all the plugs and wires because at 92 K miles I don’t think they had ever been changed. Then after watching countless videos on how to replace the back three plugs I came across a video where the guy narrowed down the problem by simply unplugging each spark plug wire from each coil one at a time. Sure enough I noticed that the wires going to the top coil pack which handles cylinders 3 & 6 had no effect on the engine when I pulled them off. The engine continued to run erratically. Hmmm....could this be my problem I thought? So as not to pay retail in the event that I was wring I went to the local scrap yard and got one. Plugged it in and viola....it worked. Problem solved! I was so happy. I dodged a bullet. I didn’t have to struggle with those back three which wouldn’t have solved my problem anyway.
It goes to show ya that a misdiagnosis can lead to serious unnecessary work and expense.
Was your car running bad and wouldn’t accelerate
@@60kShots Yes it was running rough but it would accelerate just not good.
No. It would still accelerate but anytime an engine is running rough it didn’t accelerate or really do anything as good as it did when running regular like.
I like the accurate and straight forward directions. You don't need sound or comments. Well done.
Thanks! Believe me...no one wants to hear the dogs barking, the kids on basketball court in the park behind the house cussing, and the heavy metal I have blasting while I work on these things. Plus, I just wanted to make simple vids where someone can take a smartphone, tablet, or laptop and follow along. Basically, a vid and manual hybrid. Thanks for watching!
That was a good move...no junk music, animals, kids, outside noises, etc.
Thanks for getting to the point and not making us wait while you look for something you need for the job. No long BS sessions here either.
Great tip on the ratchet strap trick. Worked like a charm.
Yeah, the trick is to ratchet only as far as needed to get the hands and tools in. It works, but it puts a strain on the lower engine mounts. Thanks for watching!
I fought with boot removal and never was able to remove any. ended up breaking off the spark plugs by hitting the metal sheave with a large screwdriver or grabbing them with a vice grips and bending them to break the plugs. Once the plugs are broken they come right out while in the boot. Of course this would only be done if you are replacing wires and plugs.
Awesome video. No herky jerking video and no close up of some guys nose hairs. Subscribed
Thank you. My O2 sensor just went out. I was wondering if I should tackle the job myself. This was very helpful. I hope my O2 sensor is as easy to break as yours was.
You'll do fine, Charlie. Helps to have an impact wrench. If not, just take time and soak the sensor with PB Blaster and let it wick into the threads. Should come out. Thanks for watching!
The silence is deafening..
So is the monkey screach at the beginning of every video, especially if you're wearing headphones and expected some commentary.
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I cannot get the wires off. I worked on the middle back one for 2 hours and could not get it. I got the right back one because it was loose in the socket so I was able to unscrew it with the boot on. When I got the plug out with the boot on it I had to tear boot into 3 pieces to get it from spark plug. The plug has rubber still attached to it. The plugs and wires are bonded together!!!!! I can't get them off!!!
Excellent! I would add using a compressor and small pencil brush to clean any sand away from the old plug base before removing. They almost always collect loose sand.
Thanks for uploading this highly detailed video.
Lotta work for some spark plugs. I'll need to do this to my GTP supercharged here shortly. Not looking forward to it
This reminds me of the silent films in the 1920s
Very detailed video; complete with torque specs. Thanks
FYI...LeSabres and Park Avenues don't use upper motor mounts like the Century's and Regals.
Thanks for the info...I'll update the description let others know!
@@GreaseMonkeyFever any suggestions how to get these lower mounts unbolted or off to rock the engine forward? If I figure it out, I'll come back and give an answer. 2000 LeSabre
What was the tool you used on number 6 plug removal
You want to address changing the plug wires too as you are all ready way in to the job. Just a thought. Everything you did otherwise made the job a relative breeze. Your videos will help all novice do it yourselfers......Pete
This doesn't work on a 2000 LeSabre. The mounts are on the bottom of the engine. You'll want to lay on the engine on a piece of plywood or similar.
One thing I've learned---ya' NEED the RIGHT tools!! And a
Little "Contorting" isn't so bad.
What's the name of that roll the engine tool??? I was doing my radiator and now I have to line those mounts up. I thought I was going to have to jack up the engine from the bottom. Thanks for the video....
Thanks for the video. The best on this vehicle.
Exceptional video for anyone wanting to do this job.
Thanks, TW! Hope the video helped you get the repair done! Thanks for watching!
Great job - most informative video available.
A tip to removing the "boots." Buy a "Boot removal" tool.
It can STILL be a bit of a struggle, but is much better WITH
one. P.us, you should "Twist" the boot side-to-side prior to
trying to PULL it. If you're not careful, the Terminal will
remain FIXED to the plug. Ya' have to be patient.
Beat the hell out of the boot removal tool all the plastic ripped off, the boot was ripping apart till left with only room to grab heat shield, had 4 of the 6 glued to the plug, forget boot removal tool and get hose pliers they actually work and way quicker
What kind of tool did you use to compress the heater hose clamps? Also what tool to grab the heater hoses and turn them? Oh and what kind of extension setup was that when you took out the plugs?
The heater hose pliers are the Lisle 17100. They are adjustable by screwing the ends in or out, depending on how far in the clamp needs to be compressed...plus, they ratchet closed so you can just keep the clamp depressed as long as needed. The hose removal tool is from Harbor Freight. It comes in a set of 3 different sizes. They are also good at releasing tabs on electrical connectors (single tabs), while pulling them. The extensions are a tool called Tite-Reach. They work very well for nuts and bolts where you can't get a ratchet to swing very far. They are pricey...but worth it (at least to me). Their website is www.Tite-Reach.com
Thank you very much kind sir for your insight and time 🙂
Damn just bought me a Buick and was wondering how it's done lol. It can be done thanks
Can i reach to rear plugs from buttom - buick park avenue 2000 has no top engine mount
idk if you'll see this or not, but i was doing my back plugs and when i got to the egr connecter i noticed it wasn't connected to anything. there is nothing to connect it to. i was wondering what the part ot connects to is called. Thanks in advanced
Any luck finding out what it went to? Does it just hang there??
Clear and concise , 👍🏻
gREASE mONKLEY my Buick Lesabre does not have those top front engine mounts, just a big doughnut in the bottom?
Where is the sound
Do you HAVE to disconnect the motor mounts for the rear ones? 3:22
Where did you get that special spark plug tool from?
Thanks for video. What is that extension called on the ratchet to remove the plugs.Need to get one!
Yess!! I HAVE to get one of those clamp pullers too. All the other hose clamps from hell dont stack up to that one!!...Did you happen to find a source for that part yet??
Called an extension
Tite-Reach, find them on Amazon. They make several, the DIY less expensive one is plastic and rated to 30 ft lbs of torque, the more expensive 3/8" Pro model is metal and rated to 400 ft lbs of torque. They also make a 1/4" extension.
Time is money. I'll do the contortion act... lol
go ahead Still faster this wayI guarantee it..
I gotta get or make one of them clamp tools..😮
good luck getting to them on a buick lesabre of same era without removing the valve cover. But if your changing plugs and wires you better be changing those gaskets out too.
Why disconnect the front motor mounts? I do it without doing that, waste of time.
no the time you save by not rolling the engine you will double finger fucking a way to get them plugs
that is a nifty ass clamp remover you have 7:10 all i've got is fingers or a multitool
also any tips for removing that god awful plastic screw thing holding the O2 sensor connector in place? I don't have that magical BS reverse pliar thing and can't get it out using pliars and a flat tip
nilloc93 where can I find one of those
Thanks
should you support the engine with a jack before you start this job
Rondo Schiavoni with this car it is not required.
i have an 03 Buick , would the rear 3 spark plugs be a problem to change .3800 engine v6
Rondo Schiavoni i would say its about the same
I don't have the front top motor mounts mine has one under the front of the engine
Thank you I just dont know how to deal with the big doughnut type insulater in the front bottom engine mount.
because its sandwiched between the chassis and the engine..
Great video! I was wondering what was the tool (extension) that you used to remove the spark plug, and the tool to remove the oxygen sensor connector. Also, were do you get them.
The extension tool is a Tite-Reach. You can see their inventory at www.tite-reach.com. The electrical connector is an OTC 4460. It comes as a set of 2...a curved one and a straight one. They are good, but sometimes it's just as easy to use a small screwdriver.
🙏🐒🙌👌👍awesome, thanks
I did exactly what you did before ever watching any video..its just common sense when you get to be my age you use a lot more of it and a lot less bitching and knuckle busting..thanks for confirming that I made the right decisions because I wasnt positively sure..😂
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This is a great video. Does it apply to a super charged 3.8 L?
You don't need to jack the engine, just carefully let the slack off the ratchet. don't go super far with pulling it forwards. do NOT use the same socket as he did in the video. I tried this with two of them like that and I ended up stripping a good amount of the bolt. I rented "oem tools" from autozone and the sensor bolts come in a set of 3. Use the silver long socket for the o2 sensor and not the offset black ones. You won't strip it and it's 100% easier. You'll need tools like extensions to make this easy on you. Good luck if you are doing this!
Hi! GREAT VID!
Will your instructions cover MY vehicle? I need to change my 02 sensor.
I have a 98' Park Ave-(3.8l) 3800-Series 2-V6 NON super charged.
Thank you in advance!
PS: I proceeded to like & sub to your channel, but, seems I already have...at some point. lOl :D
*****Aw damn*****
I just noticed it DOES NOT cover Park Aves. :'(
raise your hand if you snapped a sparkplug in the head lol
GREAT JOB, BUT THIS LOOKS LIKE A ROYAL PAIN IN THE ASS! I'LL PAY SOME ONE FOR THIS PROJECT!
It can be, but apart from actually going through the process, time is something that has value as well. When factoring in time, some things aren't worth it to the individual. Thanks for watching!
Well you have a Point.....For me i would probably throw a wrench in the motor LOL, Have a good one man. H
Oh, believe me...if the stuff I've worked on had feelings and emotions, I'd be sued and imprisoned for verbal abuse and indecent behavior!
my car i wont mention name. 4 plugs are along the top. in a row. remove the plastic engine cover, then the 4 coils. the 4 plugs are in a line. job took 10 minutes. i wont replace them for another 60k miles
billy smith sounds like one of the Eco tec engines from gm?
Wow no wonder the garage cost so much when they do it talk about making a job harder than it needs to be
Never buy a transverse engine again
The video has NO sound, only closed caption.
Hello Stephanie...sorry, there is no sound on any of the videos. This channel, and the videos, are not designed for any entertainment purposes. The videos are a mix of repair manual and visual (video) display. These are designed so that someone who is actually working on a vehicle can take a tablet, laptop or phone and follow along...right at the vehicle. If you need sound, there are many other videos (much better than mine, I might add) that can show the same thing, but with narration and/or music. Thanks for responding!
Yes sound would be nice to know WHY you may be doing something if a person doesn't understand Like installing dieletric grease in the boot
Why is the guy wearing gloves?
@@fredingle7411 Sharp edges and tight behind the motor, saves you hands and knuckles.