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Spark plug change for 2000 Pontiac Montana
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dplantz
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May 22, 2005, 7:50 AM
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Spark plug change for 2000 Pontiac Montana
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I need to change my spark plugs in my 2000 Pontiac Montana mini-van. ( V6) The front ones are no problem, I can see them all. Problem is the rear ones. I cannot even see ow to get to them!
I wonder, can you access them from the bottom of the car, by jacking it up? How hard a hjob is this, my local repair shop wants $186 parts and labor, and the parts are approx $54 I am very handy mechanically, just need a couple tips to make it easier.
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 22, 2005, 8:39 AM
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Haven't worked on the Montana yet but some GMs with transverse engines, require tilting the engine after removing a strut that holds it upper front. You do this with vehicle in neutral and a tool (should be rentable) will help tilt the engine to get at the back plugs. Just changing plugs isn't what it used to be !! Helps to have the plug wrench ratchet and "wobble" head extensions for the hard ones. As you know - always make sure the new one has a full turn or more by hand to not risk cross threading them. Easy on the plug wires too, good luck, If this is NOT a transverse engine, post back,
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dplantz
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May 22, 2005, 7:04 PM
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It is a traverse mounted engine. Man I hope you are wrong re: having to hoist the motor, that $186 is sounding better now...
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 23, 2005, 12:12 AM
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It's actually just tilting the motor. There are some you have to Hoist up!!
It ain't like the old days. I remember when you could stand in by the engine and plugs cost less than a buck! It cost more in beer than the job, :-).
I added it up once and I have some $40,000 in tools and equipment and if I was still at it big time could use another 20K in tools. Labor rate here is about $80/hr - higher or lower in some places. You can - but it's hard to make a living at this - even at outragous prices. The bargain is when the work gets done right!
If you decide to let this job go don't fret. There's still lots you can do. It's not giving up but sometimes practical, be well,
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