MikeP2389 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 I just got a tuneup and my mechanic went and put bosch platinum plugs in and i heard from many many people that they suck and i want to get them out of there. i already bought the basic ac delco plugs all i need to know is how do i get to the rear plugs easily? i heard you have to rotate the engine or just unbolt the coil pack bracket. can someone explain the best way to do this? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JuniorBaconChee Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Please dont think me an ass for saying this but...Check the FAQ first I think theres some write-ups there. Also, use the search feature and try some keywords. You should get a good idea from the results. Also, and I hope its okay I say this, you might try the Autozone website as they have some info that should help. Im sure others will be along to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Remove alternator. Replace plugs. Replace alternator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeP2389 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 sorry for the newb question. is it easy to put the belt back on the alternator? and do i need any extensions for the ratchet or can i just get right in there without the alternator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 sorry for the newb question. is it easy to put the belt back on the alternator? and do i need any extensions for the ratchet or can i just get right in there without the alternator? Â Super easy to remove and install the serpentine belt on the alternator. Just remove the tension on the belt by inserting the end of your ratch into the tensioner and pusing/pulling it which ever way removes tension. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 remove alternator to change rear plugs!? Thats a first... Â I you need more room take off the dogbones and ratchet the motor forward. I never thought it was bad on a 3100, theres alot of room to get your hands there and feel where the plug wires are and get the plugs from there. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 remove alternator to change rear plugs!? Thats a first... Â been doin it since I've owned Ws.. only takes 5 minutes, less of a pain in the ass than removing the dogbones/rotating. Â I thought you 3100 guys had a shitload of room back there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 3100's DO have a shitload of room... Â Â Ive never heard of doing that though.... oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeP2389 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 yea i just unbolted the dog bones and backed the car into my driveway which has a slght incline and pulled the engine as far as it could go forward and changed the plugs. thank god i got those bosch plugs outta there, my car runs even better now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 +1 for not having bosch... AC Delco FTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 bosch blows   good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeP2389 Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 AC Delcos are already pre-gapped right? because i remember someone saying that they were so i just went ahead and installed them straight from the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 depends on if you put in the copper or platnum etc etc. Copper ones should be gapped. Others dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeP2389 Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 yea i used the basic copper ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRONDOG442 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 ALWAYS gap spark plugs buy a .99 cent tool and gap them yourself it wil take you what 3 extra minutes??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Not even 3 minutes. More like 5 sec/plug. The car will run much smoother with plugs that are gapped correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JuniorBaconChee Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 The RapidFire's I got were not at the correct gap...not to mention the box says to check the gap...I love the gap...I eat there as frequently as possible. Check those gaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 when i did my plugs on my 3100 it took like 30 mins for plugs and wires, and 2 minutes for the belt. 5 minutes for the alternator. lol. but the 12 sensor, never do it again. 2.5 hours and lots of cussing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 my 02 sensor took 5 minutes...took my strut bar off....grabbed a vise grip, climbed on top of the motor, and popped it out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19GT92 Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Hell Yeah I'm in the process of finishing up my 3.1 plug change. I removed the alt.. HOLY SHIT!!! i can even seen the plugs and ot have to fight to get the socket and ratch on them.. Oh yea no bosch here eiter.. AC Rapid Fire 6's and Ac Delco Wires... FTW!!!!! and thanks to the person who mentioned the alt thing in this thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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