How do I change rear spark plugs on '88 Cutlass

[BuickMan]

I went to change the spark plugs and the ones in the rear are blocked from the top and bottom. Am I going to have to pull the engine to get to the spark plugs? Is there an easy way to do this?

[sl3196]

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[Crazy K]

read FAQ!!! how to rotate an engine.

 

http://www.w-body.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=39670

[19Cutlass94]

[BuickMan]

remove 2 motor mounts and rock the engine forward..jesus christ.. why in the hell would GM engineer a car where you cant reach the freaking spark plugs

[Crazy K]

so simple to do, yeah it's intrigueing that they did such a thing, but, oh well.... at least you don't have to crawl beneath the car and disconnect some mount at the lower rear of the engine to rock it... be glad it is quite simple, once you know how to do it.

[5speedz34]

remove 2 motor mounts and rock the engine forward..jesus christ.. why in the hell would GM engineer a car where you cant reach the freaking spark plugs

 

Are you shitting me? Have you looked at any new cars? These cars are the easiest things to work on.

 

Ohh and it sucks for us 3.4 guys. I've had to drop my engine 3 times to do the plugs. :x

[NOHC_WBody]

Ohh and it sucks for us 3.4 guys. I've had to drop my engine 3 times to do the plugs. :x

 

Pull the weatherstripping where the rear of the hood meets the sheetmetal, a couple of long extensions and a u-joint or two and the rear plugs are in your hand in 10 minutes or less.

[5speedz34]

Ohh and it sucks for us 3.4 guys. I've had to drop my engine 3 times to do the plugs. :x

 

Pull the weatherstripping where the rear of the hood meets the sheetmetal, a couple of long extensions and a u-joint or two and the rear plugs are in your hand in 10 minutes or less.

 

You suck at recognizing sarcasm.....

[NOHC_WBody]

Ohh and it sucks for us 3.4 guys. I've had to drop my engine 3 times to do the plugs. :x

 

Pull the weatherstripping where the rear of the hood meets the sheetmetal, a couple of long extensions and a u-joint or two and the rear plugs are in your hand in 10 minutes or less.

 

You suck at recognizing sarcasm.....

 

*slaps forehead*

 

[19Cutlass94]

Ive never had a problem gettin to the rear plugs. Never had to remove the mounts or anything. I duno why everyone has such trouble.

[Crazy K]

3.1 and 2.8 have larger intakes, with longer runners that blcok off access to the rear of the engine. read the thread above for pics!

[5speedz34]

Yeah, you shouldn't need to do that for a 3x00 motor.

 

But rocking any GM engine helps to do the plugs.

[GutlessSupreme]

Are you shitting me? Have you looked at any new cars? These cars are the easiest things to work on.

 

x2 these are some of the easier modernish V6 cars to work on there bud

[19Cutlass94]

I know my engine is rather easy to work on, but I dont find the older ones that hard either.

[DaveFromColorado]

I've never had a problem doin' the rear plugs ... just lay across the top of the engine bay, and reach down from one of the sides... I've always done it that way, and never had a problem... even on my 88 Regal I did it that way.

 

--Dave.

[GP1138]

Dude, your question just got sigged. And yes, it's strange, but it's necessary.

[cutlsp]

you could also just remove the altenator braket and rock the engine forward this will give you a TON of space to replace the plugs.

[94 supreme]

i actually have a tool u put in place of one othe top motor mounts and u ratchet it so the tool closes and it rocks the motor all the way to the radiator and its easier then hell to replace them 8)

[one_fast_prix]

where did you pick something up like that?

[THe_DeTAiL3R]

Hurry for another fucking MULTIPLE PAGE spark plug thread!