Wow, it really works. I got 4 more inches to get the back three out. They were 25 year old original plugs and were stuck on. 102,400 miles. Thank you. 😮
Next use a.c. Delco irridium plugs. And change wires. Good for. Next 100.000m. Torque those plugs dog. 10 lb.. And dielectric grease in boots. And.... Take some very fine sand paper and hit the coil towers and wipe. Dielectric grease. And clean cylinder plug holes with thread cleaner. It should really help doing this job right. Imo. Zoom!!!!!!!
You're awesome Jeff. Good information details are important you find ways to make it easy. You work on it and keep making it easier people will like come to hear you!
Thanks Bro! I liked many of your tips...like the carpet on the engine in order to make it comfortable to work on. Will be using the info i learned here on many other projects. Wisdom has been passed on.
Jeff that was awesome 💪Thank you so much for the vid it was excellent , Now in about a month I will buy a Grand Prix GTP May be a ‘98 or ‘06 !!! Thanks again,,,GOD BLESS🙏
For anyone who watches this video a simpler way is to remove 2 bolts on the alternator then loosen the bottom bolt and move the alternator out of the way then you can reach down and change your plugs. Simple.
Hats off sir , awesome video very helpful made the wires an plugs so much easier knowing exactly how to tilt the eng using a rachet strap ,thank you sir
Was unable to remove the plug boots after hours of trying, '07 Pontiac GP. So I just broke the plugs off. Either hit the metal shields with a large screwdriver or grab the plug shields with a vice grips or pliers and bend the plugs which will break them off leaving the metal threaded parts to be removed with a plug socket. You can blow around the remaining plug to clear any porcelain particles of broken plug. Also remove the coolant overflow tank on the passenger side and get access to the passenger side plug from the side of the engine. AND remove the oxygen sensor in order to get at the drivers side rear plug, of course after rocking the engine forward using a strap or pushing the car forward and blocking the rear tire then setting the parking brake, must still remove the front upper motor mounts. Last but not least I bent the lift bracket on the rear center of the engine forward to increase access. PITA but much easier if you use some quick tricks. I'm hoping new plugs and wires will correct the gargleing or rapid surging (2 per second) while under light throttle at highway speeds.
I feel these back plugs were meant to be done from underneath a shop lift jack so you can access them because there's a noticeable amount of space to reach in from below. I'm gonna have to do this I tried to jam my hand in and do this and it's a tough one. 3/6 done lol
I just had my plugs wires changed. no mounts need touched!! I guarantee it. !!!!!! I also cleaned mass air flow sensor. air temp Sensor throttle plate+ plugs wires in 1 hour!!!!!!! no mounts touched.!!!!!!!!
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Dang looks like I get to change my plugs and wires. I've been hoping to find just this. I need to change my wires and plugs can I do them at the same time like one at a time?
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this guy deserves recognition for his work
This is going to be revolutionary in self repairing my car. There is alot of pride in being able to do it yourself and also asking for help❤
I just learned something new today
and I just got an 05 Grand Prix base that just rolled 100,000
I just did this and it worked GREAT. You are the man! Saved my driveway from countless curse words for sure!
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I look at it too see were to start my mind did curse.
Thank you so much for this. Just changed my coils, wires, and spark plugs like a breeze.
I’ve been searching for this video. This is the way it is supposed to be done. Thanks for making this video.
This is a great idea. No editing of the video makes it like we are there. Thanks.
Wow, it really works. I got 4 more inches to get the back three out. They were 25 year old original plugs and were stuck on. 102,400 miles. Thank you.
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Oh My Goodness!! I cant believe it. For the past 10 years Ive been doing it with the motor in place as is. Thanks!!! You're the best buddy!!
I don't see how you managed to get back there?
Next use a.c. Delco irridium plugs. And change wires. Good for. Next 100.000m. Torque those plugs dog. 10 lb.. And dielectric grease in boots. And.... Take some very fine sand paper and hit the coil towers and wipe. Dielectric grease. And clean cylinder plug holes with thread cleaner. It should really help doing this job right. Imo. Zoom!!!!!!!
I mean it when I say that I love you. Never would have thought of this on my own.
You have to appreciate a person like this in life
best video for these pain in the butt back spark plugs... wish I seen it a couple of years ago....
You're awesome Jeff. Good information details are important you find ways to make it easy. You work on it and keep making it easier people will like come to hear you!
HOT DAMN!! I've had my GP for eight years and never knew this trick! HATED changing them rear plugs! Thanks for a new method!
I'm going to replace the plugs and wires this weekend and this tip will be a big help. Thanks.
I love shaving time and effort off a job. Many thanks for your service to us all.
Thank you so much just completed my 2005 gtp. Great video.
Many, many thanks! This worked perfectly and is by far the best solution to do this job.
This looks like a great way to attack that back valve cover gasket also, I'm going to try it. 👍
Hey man. Thank you. This video was EXTREMELY helpful. I’m doing the plugs once the wife gets home from work 🤜🤛🏆
Great video!
Check your power steering fluid while your back there.
Thanks Bro! I liked many of your tips...like the carpet on the engine in order to make it comfortable to work on. Will be using the info i learned here on many other projects. Wisdom has been passed on.
Thank you for this video you don't know how many 3800 I come across that have three new plugs and three origina😂
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Thank you...you just made life a little easier.
Best video of this method that I've seen, thanks for sharing 👍
Man u just save me like an hour on work time thanks Sir
Nice tip - my Monte Carlo needs plugs and I knew there would be a trick to access the plugs easier
Big time and knuckle saver! Thank You!!!
You are a genius sir, thnx for sharing...
Jeff that was awesome 💪Thank you so much for the vid it was excellent , Now in about a month I will buy a Grand Prix GTP May be a ‘98 or ‘06 !!! Thanks again,,,GOD BLESS🙏
I had to do the same thing to a 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS, trust me this method helps out a whole lot
You saved me a lot of time Jeff thanks 👍.
For anyone who watches this video a simpler way is to remove 2 bolts on the alternator then loosen the bottom bolt and move the alternator out of the way then you can reach down and change your plugs. Simple.
Such a simple idea that makes the job easier, so glad I saw this before I started changing plugs and wires ... Thanks!
Never hurt to gain more knowledge
Omg thank you I have the same engine I will now go and get some spark plugs amazing
I’ve done this on my 3.8 Chevy venture... rocking the engine forward works but still a pita design...
How did i never think of this. Genius
Wow. Impressed! You just saved me a ton of time, heartache and pain or more likely.... "Yeah, those rear plugs will have to be fine" :-)
Hats off sir , awesome video very helpful made the wires an plugs so much easier knowing exactly how to tilt the eng using a rachet strap ,thank you sir
2006 grand prix gt btw thanks again from Texas 👍👍
Good video Jeff. Have done a few of these type of engines. I loosen all my nuts before I put on the ratchet strap. Good work.
Great video very informative and was exactly what I was looking for!!👍
This really helped me. I will try this on my monte carlo
My 05 lacrosse should be similar. Thanks for the great video
My back thanks you greatly for this awesome tip!
Thanks man I appreciate this trick
Great video very helpful!!
That's called using your head for something besides a hat rack....
Good Idea/work...Tks for sharing...
Great video!! Worked great
Wow! Thanks. Great help!!
God the only video I can find that has my engine and is a good video
Yeah I scratched and burned my arms up the first time I did this so thank you very much you're going to save me a lot of hell I appreciate you!
Maybe next time change the plugs when the engine is cold...🤔
@@TheJackBlast thats for weenys
excellent !! wished you were here to do mine... I had a Mechanic tell me he wouldnt do it ?? Buick deal wanted $265.00 crazy ...
Now you can tell your mechanic you'll do the job for $150.😎
Great explanation tank you.
Great tip! Thanks.
Was unable to remove the plug boots after hours of trying, '07 Pontiac GP. So I just broke the plugs off. Either hit the metal shields with a large screwdriver or grab the plug shields with a vice grips or pliers and bend the plugs which will break them off leaving the metal threaded parts to be removed with a plug socket. You can blow around the remaining plug to clear any porcelain particles of broken plug. Also remove the coolant overflow tank on the passenger side and get access to the passenger side plug from the side of the engine. AND remove the oxygen sensor in order to get at the drivers side rear plug, of course after rocking the engine forward using a strap or pushing the car forward and blocking the rear tire then setting the parking brake, must still remove the front upper motor mounts. Last but not least I bent the lift bracket on the rear center of the engine forward to increase access. PITA but much easier if you use some quick tricks. I'm hoping new plugs and wires will correct the gargleing or rapid surging (2 per second) while under light throttle at highway speeds.
Thanks for the good video
Very nice. Thank you.
Will make changing the sway bar a lot easier as well.
Works great for 3.8l v6 chevy impala ls
I'm going to try it
Jeff I f****ng love you. Thank you brother
i just did mine tahnks boss
I feel these back plugs were meant to be done from underneath a shop lift jack so you can access them because there's a noticeable amount of space to reach in from below. I'm gonna have to do this I tried to jam my hand in and do this and it's a tough one. 3/6 done lol
Thank you soooooo much!
Did mine twice wish I'd would thought of this lol
Thank you,Sir!!
Just did my plugs the hard way. Didnt remove the o2 sensor either. Took me a couple hours. Spark plug boots were stuck.
I came here for knowledge and left entertained because of your mannerisms. Thank you for posting this lol
Brilliant!
Glad it worked for you as well. 😀
Wow!! Thanks man! About to try it on 05 Buick lacrosse... that spark plug is an a$$
super .. thanks
Holy shit where has this video been
Thanks!
Same way I do mine. I like that flat radiator hose. How's the intake gaskets ? Eating coolant?
I just had my plugs wires changed. no mounts need touched!! I guarantee it. !!!!!! I also cleaned mass air flow sensor. air temp Sensor throttle plate+ plugs wires in 1 hour!!!!!!! no mounts touched.!!!!!!!!
Cool ,thanks ...
Thanks
its 2020 -I have a 2003 lesabre no front engine mounts so can I do the rear plugs from under the car
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Does the engine need to be supported from the bottom when taking off the mounts
Trans in N or P when moving engine forward?
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Would this work to replace the power steering return lines? I have an 07 Grand Prix and the line is back there .
would this damage the cradle in any way if this maneuver has never been done
can you do this to change the oil pan gasket?
Dang looks like I get to change my plugs and wires. I've been hoping to find just this. I need to change my wires and plugs can I do them at the same time like one at a time?
Wow. We have an 06 Grand Prix at home. No supercharger. Water pump must suck to R/R on this car with that supercharger there.
What size is that O2 sensor on top of the exhaust manifold? It's not a 7/8. Is it about 5/8?
I can't get the metal sleeve off? Thanks
Can you use the ratchet strap to pull the block toward the back in order to do work on the front (like a compressor replacement)?
The compressor sits on the side the motor mount don't flex that way. Only front and back. Pretty much this is the only application
HI JEFF I HAVE A CHEVY LUMINA APV VAN WITH A 3.8 ENGINE CAN YOU GIVE A SUGGESTION ABOUT CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS ON THE FIRE WALL SIDE?
A cuanto van calibradas las bujias
A car needs a new radiator cab. Because your radiator hoses collapse and that's from a bad radiator cap. I learned not the hard way. Also, be careful not mounting your engine too forward because we'll pull on the transline. You know, and hope them in your transmission will be leaking.
How did you release the strap under load? Wouldn't the engine's weight fall into the firewall if you released the tension?
As shown in the video. Your de ratcheting one click at a time until the engine is back into alignment with the front motor mount bolt holes.
... That's what she said...
If the ratchet strap fails, could you be trapped with your arm against the firewall?
Crybaby
The chance of that happening to a ratchet strap thats in good shape and under such a little load is next to zero. Not worth worrying about.
Does this work on all 3.8s? I have an 05 Buick LeSabre and I'm planning to do plugs and possibly wires. Just wanna know if it would work
I think it probably pretty close . Check your engine mounting configuration & go from there.
I tell everyone about this video who has the 3800 v6
Doesn't the car have to be in neutral?
NO
@@jeffl1460 ok. I thought I would screw up the transmission if it wasn't
I'm about to do this job in a hour ill let you know how they come out...the problem is those metal metal covers on plugs there a bitch