1983 Chevy Celebrity back spark plugs

Tiny
BAYNEWS
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  • 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Hi, my question is about the back spark plugs on the V6 engine. Is there an easier way to get to them. We can't really see them and getting your hand back there is difficult.
thanks for any help
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009 AT 10:52 AM

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Tiny
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Hello, the back plugs on a fwd vehicle are awkward to get at. I have heard of rocking the engine forward to get at the rear plugs, I don't do it that way. I can usually get at two plugs from the passenger side of vehicle, stick my arm in part way down the firewall. Another joint between my wrist and elbow would help. Whether you stick your arm in from the side or top, whatever is easiest for you. Once you've done it once or twice, it isn't hard. My hands and arms are small, a larger person my have more problems.

You should use air to blow out the plug wells first. When going back with the plug, I use a long plug boot, stick the small end on the plug, it holds it securely and I fell the threads ok, to get the plug started.
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009 AT 11:29 AM

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