Re: Van spark plugs

Mar 12, 2005 1 Replies

Sorry, but... what does it mean "rock the engine forward"? I have a trans sport and I also have to change the sparks Thanks



Carlos


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It's still simple, HF. It takes like five minutes to rock the engine > forward.
> Make sure it's in neutral, with the tires chocked!
> GW
>
> Harry Face wrote:
>
>> I think I've seen other posts saying you have to move the engine forward
>> by disconnecting the dog bone mount in front of the engine. Amazing what
>> has to be done on these modern cars for what once was a
>> simple task ! Good Luck
>>
>> Harryface

Rock the engine means allowing the engine to tilt forward. This is done by removing the bolts in the engine mounts on the top front of the engine, or by removing the bolts underneath in the sub frame rail. ( I think that's what its called.)

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