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2000 Buick Century how do you change spark plugs a lot of things in the way please help?
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∙ 13y ago
The answer below is not accurate. I did the rear three plugs today and didn't remove or move anything except the vacuum booster line and that didn't even have a fastener.
It's tight but not impossible. Just take your time, be patient, and close your eyes while you feel around back there. I did it in about 45 min--prob as fast or faster than a professional mechanic and this is the first time I've ever done it. You can too!
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On all GM 3.1 L engines (including Buick Century), be sure the engine is COLD, so that the steel spark plugs do not strip the aluminum threads of the engine block, the proceedure is the same.
Remove the 4 bolts holding the dog-bone shapped on one end a yoke shape on other end shaped upper motor mounts that connect the engine to the front frame they are the ones (the engine will not fall), above the radiator, on each side(two bolts for each mount). Then use one of two methods.
1. Using a tilt tool, available from Snap-on, or other parts houses, attach the tool in place of one of the mounts, and with the transmission in NEUTRAL (This is critical!), use a socket wrench to draw the engine forward to allow access to the rear spark plugs. The access will be a little tight, but all three rear spark plugs are now accessible.
2. Some technicians will use basic physics to attempt the process without the tool. Using that method, the same mounts are removed, but the vehicle is placed on level ground. With the transmission in Park(the opposite of the method using the tool, above), the emergency brake is released, and the vehicle is pushed forward, until the engine tilts forward(may a strong physique, or an 800lb gorilla, whichever is readily available in your immediate vicinity).
Good idea to reset the emergency brake, to hold the engine in position, until the plugs have been replaced. You can then push the vehicle backwards until the motor mount holes match up again (after releasing the e-brake) and re-insert the motor mounts, and bolts. With a bit of experience, all three plugs can be replaced in less than 10 minutes.
*Addition : With the car in neutral and ebrake set I could move the motor freely with little to no resistance . I am not a small man but I am telling you anyone can rotate this engine once the mounts are removed. Also there is no room to take these wires off with out rotating the motor it's really no big deal.
I used a rachet strap to hold the motor over to work on it . It worked perfect . *
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