1994 olds ciera
tmjmmiller
03-14-2010, 01:38 PM
I have a 1994 ciera. I am trying to change the spark plugs.I can not get my hands in to change the back three plugs. I s there a trick to this?
serge_saati
03-14-2010, 10:37 PM
Which engine do you have? V6 3.1L?
To access it, you need very small hand. Remove the MAP sensor of your way (w/o disconnect it). Then place your hand through the small cavity, with the tool on your hand, to the spark plug.
Of course, do everything on the top on the engine. You'll not be able to see what you do, you must feel the plugs. Expect to rush a little bit. Allow 1-1.5 hour do do it.
If your hands are too big, you have 2 options:
1)Ask someone who have small hand to do it for you.
2)Remove the engine block holder and move the engine to the front of the car. This option is very hard.
To access it, you need very small hand. Remove the MAP sensor of your way (w/o disconnect it). Then place your hand through the small cavity, with the tool on your hand, to the spark plug.
Of course, do everything on the top on the engine. You'll not be able to see what you do, you must feel the plugs. Expect to rush a little bit. Allow 1-1.5 hour do do it.
If your hands are too big, you have 2 options:
1)Ask someone who have small hand to do it for you.
2)Remove the engine block holder and move the engine to the front of the car. This option is very hard.
aleekat
03-15-2010, 08:33 AM
Once you get them out. The trick is not to cross thread them putting the news ones in. BEFORE you put a socket on them, make absolutely sure you start them by hand and that they don't cross thread.
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