how to access sparkplugs against firewall?

2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
108,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TAHIRIH
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I cannot find anyone that knows how to get to the back part of the engine where the remainder 3 sparkplugs are up against the firewall. somehow i need the engine to go forward. please help and if possible a visual
Mar 14, 2009 at 2:06 PM
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FORDXPRESS
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I was told that you must loosen the engine mounts and rotate the engine forward to get to the spark plugs, my car has 142,000 miles, I have not replace for that reason. I will have to replace soon.
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Rick
Apr 23, 2009 at 7:25 PM
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BRUCEDUNCAN
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All you have to do to access the 3 spark plugs in the back is disconnect the front 2 motor mounts on top of the radiator and if you feel like it take off the strut tower bar going from the drivers side strut tower to the passenger side strut tower. Then take a block of 2 by 4 wood and pull the engine forward and put the block between the alternator and firewall.
then remove the wires and plugs.
A great tip for putting in new plugs. Take a piece of black rubber tubing and put it on the plug. About 6 to 9 inches roughly and thread the plug using the tubing. This tubing is nimble and dexterous. Pull the tubing off and tighten the plug. Bruce
Mar 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM