Monday, September 19, 2011

How to access rear spark plugs on 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix?

Tried to change plugs earlier this month in shop class, fronts were easy, but the backs...I could not get them from the top of the car, or from underneath (on a lift). Is there an access panel somewhere?How to access rear spark plugs on 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix?What engine do you have the 3100 SFI or the 3.4L TWIN DUEL CAM?.

for the 3100 SFI engine you have to first go out and buy a something called a com-along it has two hooks on it and its used for tieing down stuff. You can use this to pull the engine forward to gain access to the back plugs. You first have to put the com-along on the engine their is a large cast iron loop by the air box its a good point to put the hook on then you need to get a thick rag to put on the front cross member to prevent it from getting scratched now you need to take to other hook and put it on the bottom lip of the cross member a good place is by the hood latch. now tighten the com along a little because when you take the front mounts off with out using the com-along the engine will fall back and hit the fire wall. now tighten the com-along and the engine will com toward you be careful not the bring the engine to close to the radiator fans. once you have done this you will have lots of room to get to the back plugs. and always remember to blow out the plugs with compressed air to remove any dirt that has accumulated on them this will prevent the dirt from getting in the engine when you take the plugs out. As for the 3.4L you need to take off the intake manifold just like on the Toyota V6's. The 3.4L is fast but its a pain to work on.How to access rear spark plugs on 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix?you must pull the front motor mounts and then the motor will allow you to tip it foward giving you access to the rear plugsHow to access rear spark plugs on 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix?I agree that you take a motor mount loose. Don't use the come-along, just park on a hill. Same effect, no effort, no cost.

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