How do i get to the spark plugs on my 1996 Buick Century 3.1 Engine

How do I roll the engine forward to acess the back spark plugs? It has one brace on front, I took it off and tried to roll the moter with a pry bar. Didnt budge. Do i need to jack the car? Something else I need to remove? Would appregiate any ideas. Thanks



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The easy way is to start the car and SLOWLY move. Have a second person use a heavy duty muffler clamp u bolt through where the dog bone connects. Then shut off the engine the backside is raised so you can axcess the 3 spark plugs.



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There is a special tool you can borrow for free from autozone that connect where the dog bone is and you put car in neutral ans just tighten up the center bolt pulling the engine forward in a safe manner.

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How do I install a mass air sensor on a 2003 Saturn Vue? Does the sensor just pull out of the air intake?

Question:
How do I install a mass air sensor on a 2003 Saturn Vue? Does the sensor just pull out of the air intake?

Answer:
MAF Sensor Picture
OK, on this one, on one end you remove the hose clan and pull the rubber intake hose away. then remove two bolts mounting it to the throttle-body. The electric plug is on top, unplug it.
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Summer is here and it is getting hotter each day. You have a great car but the Air Conditioning no longer blows cold air out the dash. You have had it to the shop and they want to charge you a large amount of money just to tell you what is wrong with your air conditioning. You have an option. You can troubleshoot the the air conditioning system yourself with the use of an Air Conditioning Troubleshooting Chart. You'll find this step by step air conditioning diagnosis process an easy way to determine what is wrong with your car's air conditioning system.

1999 Ford Ranger Automatic, when in overdrive the light is blinking

Question:
1999 Ford Ranger Automatic, when overdrive light is blinking, the transmission shifts hard. When not blinking, transmission is smooth. Any ideas on the problem?

Answer:
I would have the transmission codes scanned to be certain, but It sound like the Torque Lock Converter is going bad. This will give you a TCC code and anytime the transmission has an issue, the O/D will not work and will flash the light.
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Where are the spark plugs on a 1998 Kia Sportage?

Question:

I have a 1998 Kia Sportage and would like to change the spark plugs myself. Can you tell me where the spark plugs are?

Answer:

If you open your hood and look at your valve cover you will see your spark plug wires. Remove the spark plug wires and the spark plugs are down in the center of the valve cover, in the head, inside tubes. Use a 5/8" spark plug socket to remove them. Do this with the engine cool to avoid causing damage to the threads.

Where can I find a list of Trouble Codes ?

Question:
Where can I find a complete list of all the diagnostic trouble codes. Is there one place that has them all ?

Answer:
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Free Wiring Diagram - 1998 Lincoln Continental

Question:
I have a 1998 Lincoln Continental. I am trying to sort out some electrical issues with my engine cooling fans. I know how to use a multi-meter and have experience working on cars. What I need is a wiring diagram or schematic to go by so I can fix this myself. Where can i get one for free?

Answer:
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Where is the thermostat located on a 2001 Mitsubishi Spyder

Where is the thermostat located on a 2001 Mitsubishi Spyder GT 3.0 engine and can a Saturday mechanic replace one? Found the upper and lower hoses. Think the housing is at the end of the lower house on the engine, but not sure. It will probably be there because it is hard to get to.

Answer:

the thermostat will be located at the engine end of the upper hose at. They are a bit of work to replace but with a little time it should be doable.