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Old 03-16-2006, 02:37 PM
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Default 3.3 tune up

I am about to do a tune up on my better halfs 01 Caravan Sport
with the 3.3 V6..

My question is, how do you get to the back three plugs? Must I
remove the intake?

Any suggestions guys?
 
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Old 03-17-2006, 12:35 PM
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No the intake can stay but the other way has you crawling under the car and going up to get to them.I remove the intale myself and it isn't that big of a deal.There are four bolts that hold the intake on.The coil packs must be removed and there's a bracket on the back of the manifold that will have to be removed also.A new gasket costs about $2 at Advance.Cover the lower intake ports with rags or something to keep loose bolts and dirt out of the engine.When replacing the spark plugs be sure to use anti-seize lube on the threads.
While you have the plugs out you might want to replace the plug wires if you have more than 50-60 k on the clock.The wires do wear out from the inside and replacing them isn't much easier than changing the plugs.
 
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Thanks chopper for the reply... As soon as the weather FINALLY warms up
here in NW Ohio, I'll tune it up...

 



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