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1997 astro van changing spark plugs

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Old November 21st, 2008, 10:15 AM
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Hi,
Is there a better way/trick to approach the Spark Plugs / Once you open the do house these Plugs are far down to get access from the top /inside the van, wondering what is best way to approach these all plugs / right tools to take these out without breaking any ceramic caps etc.
You have pictures that will help !!!!

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Old December 9th, 2008, 6:23 AM
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The 88 I used to own (V-6) I was able to change all plugs from the top except 1, and I don't remember which one it was, but it came out from underneath. My 92 V-8, all plugs were changed from top.
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I changed my plugs on my 97 astro today . it took 45 mins. Heres what u do jack it up put it on jack stands , remove the tires , facing the inner well you will see 2 flaps that separate the tire from motor , The plastic retainers pop right out . once those are removed , you can see all the plugs . I used 2 8 extensions , 1 with a wobbly tip . A long pair of needle nose helps getting the plug wires off . Good luck
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Go to YouTube.com and look for a video that shows how to do it.
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Why should I go to utube . I believe the way I did it was fine
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I was referring to alka.
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Sorry , Im new at this .
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Jack the car up, remove front wheel & access panel behind it, should be easy then.
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@delshan
which Don already said in 2018
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