1998 Ply Voyager 1,3 , 5 spark plugs

[allenprimo913]

i need to know how to replace the inside 3 spark plugs on my voyager minivan, i can see # 5 but not much room, # 1 & # 3 are the ones that i can not access too.

i replace the 2,4 & 6 because they are outside, can somebody help whats the procedure to get access to them, i read you have to take the serpentine belt, the alternator , i can do that but what else to take


thanks for the help

[plymouthsrock]

Engine? On my 3.8, I do the rear plugs from underneath the car.

[allenprimo913]

REALLY, do you have to jack the van, its going to be hard going underneath, isnt it?

[The_Mechanic_33]

I also do them from under the vehicle but I have a hoist and it takes me about 15 mins.

You can remove the wiper arms and cowl from up top also,there are many posts here and on google.

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Remove the air intake resonator from the throttle body and air cleaner assembly.

referring to a (bracket) at the rear end of the intake manifold which is strut-like in that it connects the rear surface of the cylinder head to the intake manifold plenum, near spark plug #5. It's purpose is to mechanically support that end of the intake manifold.

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[Alphabravo]

I took the wiper tub off. It's a lot easier than it sounds. While you are there, if your O2 sensor is old you may want to replace it too.

Be sure to use copper anti-seize on the plugs, not silver. I heard silver kills the O2 sensors. Appearantly, if some gets into the combustion chamber and burns it releases a chemical that kills them.

[allenprimo913]

easiest way is to unbolt your alternator and push back for number 1

unbolt bracket that holds the intake manifold sing away for # 3& 5

piece of cake

[RIP]

Piece of cake until you snap or spin a bolt or spend hours troubleshooting a problem induced by the disassembly. You avoid that by going from underneath. Takes an hour for all six.

[Spit]

I've done mine from underneath (97 GV 3.3 engine184,000 miles) on several occasions. You need a long extension 30 -36 inch and a flex knuckle If this is the 1st time you are changings them, it really helps if you can spray some WD40 on to the base of the plugs & let it penetrate for awhile. The original plugs get set up pretty well and breaking them loose can be hard.

Spit