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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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ok Im stumped. I have a '92 Grand caravan SE with the 3.3 engine. HOW in the world to I get to the back 3 spark plugs without having to dismantle the top half of the motor???
 
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Remove the windshield washer tub. It's a heckofalot easier than removing the upper intake plenum. Takes about 15 makes. Makes changing rear plugs a piece of cake.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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ok I will give that a try
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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ok any other suggestions? removing the wiper reservior gave me no extra room.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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You dont have the proper tools for the job......u need

Short handle 3/8 ratchet
3" extension
Spark plug socket

Maybe a swivel 3/8 socket

Working from under the car......u can access them easily
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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ok any other suggestions? removing the wiper reservior gave me no extra room.
He doesn't mean the reservoir. I just finished my '99. Your '92 may not be the same but it may give you some clues. Remove the wipers and the tray that the mechanism sits in. Remove the alternator - you may get away with swivelling it backwards but I was changing the belt tensioner at the same time. Remove the air resonator and the right hand engine to upper intake manifold support. You just have to loosen the manifold end and swivel it out of the way. You can now get to the back three with very little effort.
 
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