Spark plugs

STAN418

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2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
134,000 MILES

I want to change my spark plug but those plugs in the back of the engine I can't ever see them how can I change them if I can't see do I just get on top of the engine and feel for the plug and try to get a wrench on it that way can u help me.

Stanley.

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Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 AT 8:56 PM (Merged)

TOOOMANYTOYS

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Yes bank 2 plugs are buried. Depending on what engine size you have there are sometimes two upper motor mounts on the front that bolt to the radiator core support. If this vehicle has those still mounts you can remove them then using a ratchet strap pull the engine forward alittle. This makes it slightly easier, but still not fun.

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RCAREY4128

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I just did mine over the weekend. The back is a pain in the a$$.
I found it easier to access the middle and drivers side one's if you remove the cross bar at the very back. For the passenger side slide the alternator out of the way and you can reach that one relatively easy. Removeing the old cables from the old plugs was the hardest part of the whole process for me.

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PMASSINGILL47

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2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA
3.8L
V6
AUTOMATIC
216,000 MILES

I am trying to find out how to install the 3 Rear Spark Plugs in my 2000 Chevy Impala 3.8 what do I do?

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TY ANDERSON

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Yes, the back three spark plugs are difficult to get to. The way I get to them it to disconnect both of the top most engine mounts (two mounts) attached to core support just above the radiator. Then with a come along straps rock or pull the engine towards the radiator with the straps. There is a metal loop bracket under the plastic engine cover that you can strap to. Then, you'll have more access to the rear spark plugs.

There is a video describing the procedure noted above.
I realize the engine is different but the process is similar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoNyH1xxMFE