They are along the top of the motor. You must remove the box that says Vortec 4200 on top of the motor. Under that you will see six coil packs that have the spark plugs underneath them. Carefully undo the bolts and lift them off the plugs. Remove the plugs etc.
Remember it has an aluminum head so care must be used at all times to ensure proper torque in achieved.
Plugs are designed to last 100,000 miles on these engines. If you do not have a misfire before then it is suggested to leave them alone.
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Where are the freeze plugs located on a 2003 GMC Sonoma 4.3L Vortec engine?
The coil pack is located on the passenger side of the motor in a 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3L Vortec Engine. The spark plugs plug into the coil pack eliminating the spark plug wires.
If your Envoy has the Inline vortec 6 cyl engine then do not play with the plugs. The plugs are Platinum tip and are good for 100,000 miles. If you have them out then chage them out with the AC Delco Iridiums that are the new replacement. The tips are coated and any adjustment removes the coating and creates the possibility of premature failure. The Pre-gapping of the plugs these days is very accurate and the sleeves maintain the gap. Check out our enthusiasts website if you need more info on any topic about your Envoy. www.trailvoy.com
For the Inline 6 cyl - 4200 vortec all aluminum LL8 engine AC DELCO Iridium. #41-103 The only plug for these trucks that has been 100% reliable
its .060 for the 5.7 liter a.k.a 350 vortec engine, if youre using platinum plugs, then they are pre gapped from the factory.
I have a 1996 Chevy astro w/ 4.3 L vortec... these plugs fit that motor.
There will be 3 core plugs on a 4.3L V6 Vortec engine: 1 each side of the block and one at the back, in the bellhousing area.
two spark plugs are located to the right side of the engine and the other two spark plugs are located on the left side of the engine.
They are sometimes called freeze plugs but in reality they are casting plugs. They are located on the side of the engine block.
How to change the spark plugs
ac delco spark plugs are type that originally came with 2003 GMC envoy
AC Delco Iridium spark plugs.