Any tips changing spark plugs?

[jemch72]

Hi, all we know that is hard to change the spark plugs, I already toke a good look around and i am planning to do it...any one have any tip to share and make it easy or any tip to avoid a night mare?
I normally take care of my astro since I discover oil leak in the filter after oil change in a well know biz, so , I do it my self..but never befor change the spark plugs, and time and mile are calling it...1996 at 137,000 miles..
Thanks

[CD Smalley]

Do whatever it takes. I have gone through the fender wells, done some from underneath the van and some from inside with the doghouse off....

[astro44]

I have a '94. When I changed those I was able to do the right side (passenger) from inside the van. On the left side I was able to reach up from underneath the van and did it without having to use any extensions. You won't be able to see what you are doing only by feeling your way around. A good tip I learned when you put the new plugs in cut yourself a 4 or 5 inch piece of high temp hose that fits snug over the end of the plug. This makes the plug easier to handle and help you get it threaded in the engine block. It works awesome. patience... good luck

[jemch72]

Hi, I just did the passanger side, I did the brakes and without the tire I was able to reach the 3 at that side, the other side look like more hard to do..let see what happend tomorrow when I finish....
Thanks for the hose tip!!

[james wright]

Pull wheels go through fender wells need long ext. on some short on others worst one #8 but still easer than through dog house

[Hunter82]

you could use the end of a old plug wire to help thread new plugs.

[Aqua Angel]

or be like me, a skinny young French Bitch. hire a 110 lbs kido to slid his hands to get those plugs. that is what i am. lol most people hates me for this.

i am able to work in a cramped position, but for those of you? hummmmm hard to say, ask your kids to do it for you.:P

[Roaster]

Originally Posted by jemch72

Hi, all we know that is hard to change the spark plugs, I already toke a good look around and i am planning to do it...any one have any tip to share and make it easy or any tip to avoid a night mare?
I normally take care of my astro since I discover oil leak in the filter after oil change in a well know biz, so , I do it my self..but never befor change the spark plugs, and time and mile are calling it...1996 at 137,000 miles..
Thanks

I have read every comment in this forum and I have found a mechanic who will do the Job for $100.00 dollars. It might be very much worth that because it only has to be done every 100,000 miles. He will do the whole service and replace any worn hoses as well. I think that is the I will solve this problem. Thanks for the help.

[boatbuster]

easiest way to replace your spark plugs is to have someone else do it for you!!!

[old_master]

Please check the date on threads before responding to them. This one is two years old and the original poster probably has replaced them at least once by now.