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Old 02-14-2008, 10:21 AM
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Default 2004 Caravan spark plugs

I need to change the spark plugs on 2004 Dodge Caravan, 3.3 engine. Does anyone have anyeasy way to get to the rear plugs? Thanks
 
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Default RE: 2004 Caravan spark plugs

pull the motor lol on my 01 I changed them from below kinda of a pain thought
 
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From the top and by feel, using a mirror to get some visual contact, similar to what you would do to replace the plug wires there. A swivel head socket wrench helps, so they say. I have never done it on the 4th Generation Caravan, but I have replaced the plug wires. Once you get your hand back there, through the restricted access, there is a fair amount of room. I would recommend:
- Getting some air back there to blow out the dirt. Use a rubber hose or something to help direct the pressurized air. If you are a trumpet player, perhaps you can just blow through a hose (garden hose size)- used to do that years ago before I got my air tank.
- use some anti-seize compound on the spark plug threads before replacing.
- as to the torque required (13 ft.-lbs), you might have to "judge" this unless your wrench is small enough to work in the space.
The Haynes Manual covers the process pretty well.
 



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