ToroToro Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Yeah, you could really fuck up your threads if you pull the plugs when the motor's hot. And dont forget the anti-sieze on the plugs upon re-installation. Quote
slick Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Eh.... I really wasn't meaning it like that. I can change my plugs without getting the first burn anyways (3 extensions will do the trick), and ALWAYS cold. But just in general, burns hurt more than cuts. Quote
TeeJay3800 Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Yeah, you could really fuck up your threads if you pull the plugs when the motor's hot. And dont forget the anti-sieze on the plugs upon re-installation. I wondered about that when my mechanic changed my plugs when my engine was hot. Everything has been fine since, but it definitely concerned me at the time. Would warpage occur, or just what? Quote
ToroToro Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 The threads could come out with the plug, since the heat expanded the aluminum. I'm sure you would notice something like that though, and you'd have to helicoil the head. Cool sig BTW. Quote
TeeJay3800 Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Thanks! I have to give credit to Dikran (RareGMFan), he made it for me. Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 This is my method to rock the engine forward, although apparently with some cars the engine can hit the fans/radiator http://wbodysource.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=576 Quote
dbtk2 Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Since there is ample room in a 3100 car I just reach back there and change the plugs. Its very simple...don't see how it is worth it to rock the engine. But hey, do what you want. On a 3.1 you almost have to rock the engine. I've done it without rocking the engine, but I do agree that with a 3.1 it is easier to rock the engine forward to change them. It just seems stupid to me with a 3100 because there is ample room. Anyways, there should be plenty of info in this thread now to be able to change the plugs. Have fun. Shwan Quote
digitaloutsider Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 Since there is ample room in a 3100 car I just reach back there and change the plugs. Its very simple...don't see how it is worth it to rock the engine. But hey, do what you want. On a 3.1 you almost have to rock the engine. I've done it without rocking the engine, but I do agree that with a 3.1 it is easier to rock the engine forward to change them. It just seems stupid to me with a 3100 because there is ample room. Anyways, there should be plenty of info in this thread now to be able to change the plugs. Have fun. Shwan Same goes for the 3800's. The only thing "in the way" on them is the O2 sensor, and even it isn't really obstructing your movement. Quote
cutty Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 Since there is ample room in a 3100 car I just reach back there and change the plugs. i agree i did mine without moving or taking anything off, it was easy. Quote
5speedz34 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Posted February 22, 2006 97loudcut, listen I will be more than willing to help you this week with your car. PM me and I'll give you my cell. Jay, xtremelumina92, will be home also. Pick a time and we can do them in a few hours. Quote
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