97CuttySupSL Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 how would i get to the spak plug wires on the back of my 3100...a mechanic told me to loosen my mounts and rock the motor forward..but i dont wanna tear or stretch nehting im not suppose to..ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ride Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Hint: check the FAQ section of this forum you would really have to pull it forward to tear anything, just pull it ahead enough for your hands and you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutty Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 all i did when i did mine is take off the coils and icm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97CuttySupSL Posted April 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 ici..hopefully this wont be a bitch..i wanna get my car all tuned up for the indy meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutty Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 the icm is right below the coils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97CuttySupSL Posted April 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 ya but wit these motors..jus as soon as somehting seems so easy..somehting wont lineup at the end er come apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutty Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 its pretty easy, but post up here if you run into some trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitzel Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 It really helps if you park the car on a flat surface first. Even a slight bit of an lincline makes the job harder than it needs to be (more force necessary to rock the engine forward). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcutty Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 When i did mine all I used was the 5/8" socket with a 6" extention, a swivel, and a 3" extention. Worked with no problems. A tube that will fit over the end of the spark plug come in handy for threading the new ones in by hand when you cant reach. I did it this way on both my 3100 and my 3.4 without rocking the motor forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANT MOTH Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 It is much easier to get at if the engine is pulled back. They are made that way. The only thing that might really help you is by getting a "Ratcheting Tie Down Strap". Usually can hook it to the engine bracket to the bumper. The engine mount(s) in the front should be taken off and the tie strap is used to crank it back. Just don't fall down there when you get at it you might break something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 The 3100 has more than enough room in the back of the engine compartment to get a socket, swivel, and extention with a ratchet to get the plugs off. Just sit on top of the intake manifold and go to town. You just have to search with your hands to find the plugs. Youll never have enough room to see down there no matter what you do. BTW, Search!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigEpCutlass Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 It is much easier to get at if the engine is pulled back. They are made that way. The only thing that might really help you is by getting a "Ratcheting Tie Down Strap". Usually can hook it to the engine bracket to the bumper. The engine mount(s) in the front should be taken off and the tie strap is used to crank it back. Just don't fall down there when you get at it you might break something. I agree that is the best way to get at it. HOWEVER, PLEASE STOP POSTING USING BLUE TEXT! It is near impossible to read without squinting if you are using the dark theme...thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 You gotta be shitting me... been here this long and haven't read any spark plug threads?? Read the FAQs. Rock your engine forward (I did) IT'S OBVIOUSLY EASIER TO JUST DO IT THAT WAY REGARLDESS IF POSSIBLE OR NOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 There should be a seperate section for talking about/arguing about spark plug removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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