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Old 08-30-2006, 09:31 PM
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I just got done panting the engine cover and then when i was going to put it back on i noticed that the number 4 spark plug wire had been worn away at one spot and well i need to replace it and since i am going to be doing that i was going to replace the spark plugs. so my ? is how would get to the back 3 spark plugs and is it hard to replace them? thanks for any info.
by the way i have a 2000 ss 3800 series2
 
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Old 08-30-2006, 09:39 PM
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the easiest way to do this is with a 3 in extension and a swiveling spark plug socket
 
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Old 08-31-2006, 07:23 AM
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Hi Luke, What plug are your going to put in ? Good Luck..
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Old 08-31-2006, 07:39 AM
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you saying not to rock the motor forward? Man that would sure make life easier if ya didnt have to do it.

But I was told ya had to so i was dreading doing the rear three.

 
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Old 08-31-2006, 11:01 AM
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I've heard from quite a few people that say you have to tilt the motor, but as Dess noted, a good combination of swivels and extensions should get the job done without going through the process of tilting the motor.
 
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Old 08-31-2006, 01:05 PM
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has any one tried to ge them from underneath?

I have access to a Lift so that is not a issue. just figured i would ask , I will look at it in the mornning i have to do a oil change see if i can get them that way or not
 
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Old 08-31-2006, 06:00 PM
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just using a 3 in extension and a swivel socket it only takes me a bout 30 mines to do a TUNE UP ON OUR CARS
 
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Old 08-31-2006, 07:33 PM
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i am not sure what type of plugs that i want to use are there any suggestions on a good set of them
 
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Old 08-31-2006, 08:57 PM
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i prefer the NGK plugs but they seem to be hard to find over here in teh right side so i have to order them all the time if i want to keep up with both cars.

kool glad to know tha tit can bedone that easily
Thanks dess
 
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Old 08-31-2006, 09:20 PM
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my reccomendation for plugs is to replace them with stock gm had them engeneered to certain standards and they seem to wook fine look how many miles you get out of a set i think ill stick with what works
 


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