Spark plug change - 99 T & C

Some say that the best way to get to the rear plugs is from the bottom. I suspect that may work if the car is on a lift (at the correct height). I don't think you can lay on your back under the car and get to the plugs, unless you are an orangutan.

I did my '96 T&C from the front by removing the alternator, the plastic cover over the injectors and, if I recall correctly, there were a few odds and ends that I loosened to get a little more wiggle room. Having a good selection of angled tools, extensions, etc. is a help.

I won't lie to you Frank: it was a bear. Perhaps someone else has a better way. I got it done, but it took a while.

Ken

Thanks Ken.

I went on a couple of forums and found a few things, but no one had an easy way. Most talked about removing the plenum (the plastic cover you mentioned?). This model does'nt have one, just a cast intake manifold that has a header on the back side that covers the plugs. I certainly don't want to take the whole intake manifold off.

May take it to a mechanic with a lift, although last time I had them changed at 75K miles, they charged me a just over $100 to do it, including the plugs. Was looking for a way to save a buck. But might be worth it in this case.

Frank

I do mine. Start by taking off the windshield wipers. Then take off the cowling. With the cowling off you'll have enough room to change the plugs, although the one near the alternator can be a challenge.

I know it sounds like a helluva job but it really isn't that bad.

Jiffy Lube could probably do it a lot cheaper. LOL!

Seriously - whereever you have it done, ask for the old plugs back.

Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')

That's what I did when the O2 sensor (before the converter) needed replacement. I could hardly touch the connector, let alone actually do anything to the sensor itself. I paid something like $150 for a guy to do it. That was money well spent!

Ken

I'll keep that in mind, Frank. Thanks.

Ken

Who moi!?

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