Thanks for the video. I'm a reasonably good home mechanic, but it would have never occurred to me to remove the wiper assembly to gain access to the rear plugs. You might want to tag this to include how to change the o2 sensor also.
i've been avoiding doing this for a while now, but after watching this, it all makes sense to remove that cowl. thanks much for this very clear and helpful video.
that's it, I'm just a regular guy trying to save some bucks by doing it mysself but having trouble how to remove the back plugs, watching your video gives me the idea to make it easier for a DIY guy like me... many thanks.
Thanks for showing the proper removal of the wiper tray. I was worried about how hard it might be. Much better than the other vid on the subject of spark plugs for Caravan.
Thank you so much for posting an istructional video that can actually be followed step by step! You helped me save my van! God bless you and your mad skills!
...thanks Mike.....I used your procedure on my 2003 Dodge Caravan....worked great....MUCH more room to get at the back plugs....I also found that I didn't have to remove the 13mm nuts on the front tabs of the wiper assembly bowl......by removing the 10mm nuts on the top of the firewall, with, of course the larger firewall mount bolts removed, I just lifted the rear mounting tab over the upper small, fixed bolts, and the whole assembly bowl came out.....thanks again...Darryl.....
Great video and very helpful!!!!! It took me only an hour to replace my spark plugs and wires on my 2001 Chrysler Town and Country LXI. The total cost of the parts was about $70. It won't mention any names but Precision Tune wanted to charge me $450. $150 for parts and $300 for labor. What a rip-off!!!!!!!!!! I replaced my 15mm bolts anchoring the assembly to the firewall with 13mm bolts and washers (They were a perfect fit and hopefully will save me some time in the future).
I was just thinking about commenting about tagging it for the o2 sensor. I have a 2001 Chrysler Plymouth and I had no clue until just now on how to gain access to the o2 sensor back there. Michael Thornberry thank you for making this video very helpful
great video. I was dreading trying to get to the back of these side-ways engines, but you've solved that problem. I still say the engines should face front but GM won't listen. Thanks for the video.
Very clear instructions. MANY thanks! I had NO idea how to get to the back plugs but thanks to you, I just have to set aside enough time. Keep the videos coming!!!
Very helpful, now ill be able to help my friend out. As for the ASE mechanic, thats y i stopped taking my car to dealer ships cuz they don't take their time to do it right. Then when spark plugs threads are striped they don't man up to their mistakes but yet wana charge to fix their screw ups. So as for this guy showing video, this is who i would take my car to. Thumbs up homie
Yep your right. I realized that later on while reassembling. Thanks for posting that tip it might help someone else out. I'm glad to see it made your job easier.
Very nicely done. The video is simple and straightforward. Thanks much for the tip on removing the cowling. I might have thought of that myself - a week or two after I'd thrown out my shoulder and busted my knuckles trying to do it the hard way!
Well done, great video, don't see why other have more views than yours. One thing i would change about your procedure, is using that compressed air to clean around as you are throwing dirt around, leaving some for the piston, if you want to clean the area, don't completely remove the plug so that you still protect the inside of the cylinder.
My 2000 3.3 has a different intake manifold, so it still was a very tight fit even when removing the wiper assembly. I had to remove the alternator and bracket to get to the rear middle and passenger side plug. Thanks for the video, removing the wiper assembly did help.
YES! THANK YOU MAN! it's the EXACT same thing on my 2001 town and country LX. I was curious where to start after removing the plastic cover... now i see it's nothing big. I'm doing it to replace the upstream O2 sensor because of a code, but while there i'm also going to replace the plugs and wires since they are original and the van has just hit 100K miles. Thanks so much. Marry christmas and great new year ;)
Thanks Mr T.. it's all good information! I removed the plenum on my 98 Plymouth Voyager and replaced the valve cover gaskets, plugs and wires. I even replaced the 02 sensor so I don't have to deal with it later on. Yes I put a new plenum gasket.
Thanks - Your video is going to save me a lot of time and frustration. I have to replace a leaking rear valve cover gasket on my 2001 Chysler T&C. P.S. Nice video qauality
not a chrysler voyager its either a dodge caravan, plymoth voyager or a chrysler town and country. yes same parts numbers but many diff. configurations
Great video and thanks. I have a 1999 Plymouth Voyager with the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine. Spark plug access is effectively blocked by the wiper assembly. The steps for removing the wiper assembly for the 99 are nearly the same as on this video. The back of engine really opens up with this assembly removed and it doesn't take much time. One note on the 99 - the washer fluid supply hose need only be disconnected below the wiper assembly 'tub' (big plastic piece that holds the wiper assembly). That hose has a grommet where it passes through the 'tub'. The hose and grommet can be pinched and pushed up into the 'tub'. Then there is no hose connection between the 'tub' and 'tub cover' to which the spray nozzles are attached. On the 99 don't mess with those lines and fittings on the tub cover they are fragile!
I did want to share that there is some controversy whether one should use anti-seize on the plug threads. Now I understand why, for after changing plugs on many cars for many years, I finally had one plug UNDO itself after I had used anti-seize. And as the plug worked itself loose, it destroyed the engine threading enough that I finally had to use a heli coil repair. And all my plugs are initially hand threaded and finally torqued to Hayes manual specs. Anti-seize is a lubricant so torque more
On my 03, I just reached over the engine and changed the plugs on the back with an socket. I did stand on my toes. My right arm fit right over the power steering reservoir. Took about half an hour in all.
Thanks, in the video I'm using craftsman impact sockets with a universal joint and extensions. they work out great, but regular chrome sockets and a ratchet will get the job done.
Oh, so changing the plugs buried deep in the engine bay behind everything are a breeze just like the ones in the front? And I thought they were going to be a major pain in my ass. So glad I saw your video! BTW - it isn't necessary to remove the windshield wiper tray brackets. Only the nuts closest to the window need to be removed. Doing it that way you get added bonus of having something to grab on to when you life it out. Thanks
Well made video. Good sound and great in-focus close ups. I appreciate your time and efforts to help us wanna bee mechanics. One question is about the 3.8 l engine. One comment was that there is an air intake in the way. Is that the plastic cover that hides the air filter? or some other thing in the way.
I changed the plugs years ago one a Grand Caravan without removing the wipers, never thought about it... WAS A PAIN. I reached from to the back side of the engine from the bottom, plenty of screaming, yelling and cursing, but got'er done.
Perhaps covered in the 100+ comments, but just two things. My cowl really was stuck to the firewall. A little leverage with a small construction wonder bar (pry bar) popped it loose. Not sealed, just gasket stuck to the firewall. To me the most difficult thing was getting the bloody O2 sensor plug separated and out of the bracket where it plugs in with one way plastic barbs. Otherwise exactly as shown. Thanks.
Im not sure if there is much difference( in room) in a 2007 T/C Touring with a 3.8 but I was able to do the rear plugs with out removing any of this stuff, sure I couldnt actually see the plugs but the job was done with no problems.
как купил авто 3,3 то сразу поменял свечи не разбирая механизм дворников, но спустя 3 года 1 свечку ну никак не смог открутить сзади без разбора, а 1 передняя обломилась, но спокойно выкрутил ее специальной насадкой купленной. Потому я рекомендую раз в 1,5 года выворачивать все свечи и просто регулировать сверлом зазор свечи и смазывать WD резьбу и не будет проблем.
WOW SO MUCH EXTRA WORK PULLING THAT ASSEMBLY OFF. AT THE DEALER WE JUST DO IT FROM THE BOTTOM, NO TIME LOST SCREWING WITH ALL THIS EXTRA... YOU can do it at home from under too if you drive it up on ramps... 21 years DODGE DEALER ASE MASTER MECHANIC, and i own two of these POS Vans.
i have a question does the heater work on 1 side and does the back windshield wiper work and when u open the sliding door is it purple and is the original color red or purple does it have paint pelling off already if so i think this my old van i really miss it it was a great van
Though plug wires can be reused, if there is no misfire problem, since you are taking the time to replace the plugs and due to the disassembly of the cowl/wiper assembly. For reliability sake it is best to replace the wires also. I purchased my T&C used with 240,00 miles on it and it ran well. Today I am replacing my plugs, wires, and coil pack as my T&C now has 265,000 miles on it and is misfiring. Last week I also had to replace cat converter code P0420, sea-foamed the engine due to P0401 code not enough exhaust recirculation. Current code is P0300 multiple misfires, once these items are replaced it should run like new. I was amazed all of these items were OEM to the vehicle.
Amazingfeet "Sea-foamed the engine" meaning to re-service with the Sea-Foam product. Since this posting the P0401 ( not enough exhaust recirculation ) code returned. Upon closer examination I found the EGR valve assembly was not working properly. The cause of the failure was the connecting rod from the vacuum motor to the exhaust recovery valve had rusted thru and the motor was unable to open or close the valve. The solution was to replace the EGR valve assembly about $45 from O'reilly's. Best time to replace the EGR assembly even if it has not failed is when replacing plugs and wires. Also, since the top portion of the engine will be disassembled replace the valve cover gaskets with neoprene the OEM usually are rubberized cork really cheap poor quality usually start leaking at about 50,000 miles. All of this maintenance should be performed at about 100,000 miles. So far having done all of this the van is running great. At this time in it's life it is the rubber and plastic based parts that now fail. Hope this helps you remember this quote, "The handyman's secret weapon... Duct tape." - Red Green
I did it from the bottom one time.....it was a ruff job taht took hours. I think if it was on a lift it would have been much easier. I used multiple extensions and scraped off much skin. I may try this way next time if I don't pay someone!
I got a 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager minivan 3.3 litre engine. The layout is different being that the air filter assembly is on the left side of the vehicle. The coolant bottle is the on the right side and the coolant fill on the left side
my buddy changed mine from underneath the car. just have to wait till it cools off. the hayes manual has you loosen the alternator bracket and swing it out of the way. on the driver side just loosen a bracket or two. guess you enjoy power tools.
Yes but the upper intake manifold is still to close to the firewall. To get great access to the rear plugs for the 96-00 years it is fairly easy to reach up from underneath the van and get the rear plugs if you have long arms. It is not very difficult to remove the upper intake manifold with the wiper tray out of the way if you do not have long arms. The newer vans 01-07 are more service friendly for the home mechanic.
Thanks for the video. I'm a reasonably good home mechanic, but it would have never occurred to me to remove the wiper assembly to gain access to the rear plugs. You might want to tag this to include how to change the o2 sensor also.
i've been avoiding doing this for a while now, but after watching this, it all makes sense to remove that cowl. thanks much for this very clear and helpful video.
that's it, I'm just a regular guy trying to save some bucks by doing it mysself but having trouble how to remove the back plugs, watching your video gives me the idea to make it easier for a DIY guy like me... many thanks.
Thanks for showing the proper removal of the wiper tray. I was worried about how hard it might be. Much better than the other vid on the subject of spark plugs for Caravan.
Thank you so much for posting an istructional video that can actually be followed step by step! You helped me save my van! God bless you and your mad skills!
...thanks Mike.....I used your procedure on my 2003 Dodge Caravan....worked great....MUCH more room to get at the back plugs....I also found that I didn't have to remove the 13mm nuts on the front tabs of the wiper assembly bowl......by removing the 10mm nuts on the top of the firewall, with, of course the larger firewall mount bolts removed, I just lifted the rear mounting tab over the upper small, fixed bolts, and the whole assembly bowl came out.....thanks again...Darryl.....
Great video and very helpful!!!!! It took me only an hour to replace my spark plugs and wires on my 2001 Chrysler Town and Country LXI. The total cost of the parts was about $70. It won't mention any names but Precision Tune wanted to charge me $450. $150 for parts and $300 for labor. What a rip-off!!!!!!!!!! I replaced my 15mm bolts anchoring the assembly to the firewall with 13mm bolts and washers (They were a perfect fit and hopefully will save me some time in the future).
I was just thinking about commenting about tagging it for the o2 sensor. I have a 2001 Chrysler Plymouth and I had no clue until just now on how to gain access to the o2 sensor back there. Michael Thornberry thank you for making this video very helpful
That was the best tutorial 4 Chrysler! Thank u
great video. I was dreading trying to get to the back of these side-ways engines, but you've solved that problem. I still say the engines should face front but GM won't listen. Thanks for the video.
Very clear instructions. MANY thanks! I had NO idea how to get to the back plugs but thanks to you, I just have to set aside enough time. Keep the videos coming!!!
Very helpful, now ill be able to help my friend out. As for the ASE mechanic, thats y i stopped taking my car to dealer ships cuz they don't take their time to do it right. Then when spark plugs threads are striped they don't man up to their mistakes but yet wana charge to fix their screw ups. So as for this guy showing video, this is who i would take my car to. Thumbs up homie
Yep your right. I realized that later on while reassembling. Thanks for posting that tip it might help someone else out. I'm glad to see it made your job easier.
Very nicely done. The video is simple and straightforward. Thanks much for the tip on removing the cowling. I might have thought of that myself - a week or two after I'd thrown out my shoulder and busted my knuckles trying to do it the hard way!
Well done, great video, don't see why other have more views than yours. One thing i would change about your procedure, is using that compressed air to clean around as you are throwing dirt around, leaving some for the piston, if you want to clean the area, don't completely remove the plug so that you still protect the inside of the cylinder.
THANK-YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!! I usually mess something up, but with your video, I had no issues at all! THANKS AGAIN!!!
Excellent walk-thru. On this generation Voyager/Caravan. Two thumbs up.
My 2000 3.3 has a different intake manifold, so it still was a very tight fit even when removing the wiper assembly. I had to remove the alternator and bracket to get to the rear middle and passenger side plug. Thanks for the video, removing the wiper assembly did help.
Thank you for posting this-- I'm replacing my wiper motor, and this shows me all I need to get it out simply. My non-bloodied knuckles thank you!!
man!!!!!! your a genius!!!! i had no idea hot to replace my grand voyager you saved me jeje
nice vid very nice greeting from mexico
WOW. Local dealership was going to charge $500 to replace these. Thanks!!
YES! THANK YOU MAN! it's the EXACT same thing on my 2001 town and country LX. I was curious where to start after removing the plastic cover... now i see it's nothing big. I'm doing it to replace the upstream O2 sensor because of a code, but while there i'm also going to replace the plugs and wires since they are original and the van has just hit 100K miles. Thanks so much. Marry christmas and great new year ;)
thank you! i live in brazil and i have a voyager, (in brazil , Grand Caravan), for me, this video was a great help....
only wish I seen this 5 years ago but thanks for this video George from AZ
Thanks Mr T.. it's all good information! I removed the plenum on my 98 Plymouth Voyager and replaced the valve cover gaskets, plugs and wires. I even replaced the 02 sensor so I don't have to deal with it later on. Yes I put a new plenum gasket.
thanks! my Dad watched this and he said it was great.
Yes great, truly informative, short, sweet and to the point, no bull..Good camera work too..Cheers guys...
Thank You! Best of few videos I've seen yet for my minivan. Very professional and thorough. Hope you've made a lot of other videos for this model.
Very cool, you should also tag this for the rear heater line replacement, they rot out every one of them.
Thanks - Your video is going to save me a lot of time and frustration. I have to replace a leaking rear valve cover gasket on my 2001 Chysler T&C.
P.S. Nice video qauality
This is a great video, Thanks for sharing this as I'm tearing into our '01 Town and Country tomorrow !
Thanks man for this very helpful video! I have a Chrysler town and country and looking forward to tackling the project this weekend.
Thanks brother. Got it done on my 2003 Chrysler Voyager.
not a chrysler voyager its either a dodge caravan, plymoth voyager or a chrysler town and country. yes same parts numbers but many diff. configurations
+Erik Devaney 2002 Chrysler Voyager and that's what is on the title
thank you for this video you have just save a ton of money God Bless You my Friend
Great video and thanks. I have a 1999 Plymouth Voyager with the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine. Spark plug access is effectively blocked by the wiper assembly. The steps for removing the wiper assembly for the 99 are nearly the same as on this video. The back of engine really opens up with this assembly removed and it doesn't take much time.
One note on the 99 - the washer fluid supply hose need only be disconnected below the wiper assembly 'tub' (big plastic piece that holds the wiper assembly). That hose has a grommet where it passes through the 'tub'. The hose and grommet can be pinched and pushed up into the 'tub'. Then there is no hose connection between the 'tub' and 'tub cover' to which the spray nozzles are attached. On the 99 don't mess with those lines and fittings on the tub cover they are fragile!
Great video.
Nicely filmed and edited.
Thanks !
Extremely helpful video man I appreciate this so much I just wish I would've watched this before I flush the heater core
Thank you from Japan! Arigato!
i have a 98 n your video was informative ty
Thank You very much !!! Your video is super helpful for amateur mechanics like me.
Hope you get better soon. Please subscribe
Good video mate. Thanks very much.
Andry Shapovalov, Ukraine, Kiev
Thanks a lot for this video. I just can say, "Wow really help full." Thanks again
Thanks for the video. Very helpful.
Good video mate. Thanks very much.
I did want to share that there is some controversy whether one should use anti-seize on the plug threads. Now I understand why, for after changing plugs on many cars for many years, I finally had one plug UNDO itself after I had used anti-seize. And as the plug worked itself loose, it destroyed the engine threading enough that I finally had to use a heli coil repair. And all my plugs are initially hand threaded and finally torqued to Hayes manual specs. Anti-seize is a lubricant so torque more
Perfect info wut i really need to do myself. Ur da Man!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! THIS IS VERY HELPFUL TO ME. NOW EVERYTHING O.K.
On my 03, I just reached over the engine and changed the plugs on the back with an socket. I did stand on my toes. My right arm fit right over the power steering reservoir.
Took about half an hour in all.
Thank you Sir. Great video.
Your welcome! Glad my vid helped you out.
Thanks, in the video I'm using craftsman impact sockets with a universal joint and extensions. they work out great, but regular chrome sockets and a ratchet will get the job done.
Oh, so changing the plugs buried deep in the engine bay behind everything are a breeze just like the ones in the front? And I thought they were going to be a major pain in my ass. So glad I saw your video!
BTW - it isn't necessary to remove the windshield wiper tray brackets. Only the nuts closest to the window need to be removed. Doing it that way you get added bonus of having something to grab on to when you life it out.
Thanks
Thanks, is realy great this video and exelent quality.
Ty.
Great Video. I have a 2000 of the same model...would this apply for that year as well?
Wow...that's A LOT of work to change three
plugs !
Real good job, thanks!
Very informative ,Thanks
Well made video. Good sound and great in-focus close ups. I appreciate your time and efforts to help us wanna bee mechanics. One question is about the 3.8 l engine. One comment was that there is an air intake in the way. Is that the plastic cover that hides the air filter? or some other thing in the way.
I changed the plugs years ago one a Grand Caravan without removing the wipers, never thought about it... WAS A PAIN. I reached from to the back side of the engine from the bottom, plenty of screaming, yelling and cursing, but got'er done.
Changing the back three plugs on a 99 Plymouth Voyager
Great tip! Thanks for posting it.
Perhaps covered in the 100+ comments, but just two things. My cowl really was stuck to the firewall. A little leverage with a small construction wonder bar (pry bar) popped it loose. Not sealed, just gasket stuck to the firewall. To me the most difficult thing was getting the bloody O2 sensor plug separated and out of the bracket where it plugs in with one way plastic barbs. Otherwise exactly as shown. Thanks.
Great Video
thanks for the positive feedback.
This is great, thanks.
Im not sure if there is much difference( in room) in a 2007 T/C Touring with a 3.8 but I was able to do the rear plugs with out removing any of this stuff, sure I couldnt actually see the plugs but the job was done with no problems.
Thanks for the vid Mike!
I wish you had spent more time with the back three, the front are axiomatic. I appreciate your video. Thank You.
to remove the spark plug on the back you need to remove the wiper blades ? or you can do it with wiper blade on?
opening title, "DOGDE" Voyager? Must be a rare model.
как купил авто 3,3 то сразу поменял свечи не разбирая механизм дворников, но спустя 3 года 1 свечку ну никак не смог открутить сзади без разбора, а 1 передняя обломилась, но спокойно выкрутил ее специальной насадкой купленной. Потому я рекомендую раз в 1,5 года выворачивать все свечи и просто регулировать сверлом зазор свечи и смазывать WD резьбу и не будет проблем.
WOW SO MUCH EXTRA WORK PULLING THAT ASSEMBLY OFF. AT THE DEALER WE JUST DO IT FROM THE BOTTOM, NO TIME LOST SCREWING WITH ALL THIS EXTRA... YOU can do it at home from under too if you drive it up on ramps... 21 years DODGE DEALER ASE MASTER MECHANIC, and i own two of these POS Vans.
Thanks for the comment. saved me a bunch of time. We love these vans though are you being sarcastic?
Thank You Michael
i have a question does the heater work on 1 side and does the back windshield wiper work and when u open the sliding door is it purple and is the original color red or purple does it have paint pelling off already if so i think this my old van i really miss it it was a great van
Though plug wires can be reused, if there is no misfire problem, since you are taking the time to replace the plugs and due to the disassembly of the cowl/wiper assembly. For reliability sake it is best to replace the wires also. I purchased my T&C used with 240,00 miles on it and it ran well. Today I am replacing my plugs, wires, and coil pack as my T&C now has 265,000 miles on it and is misfiring. Last week I also had to replace cat converter code P0420, sea-foamed the engine due to P0401 code not enough exhaust recirculation. Current code is P0300 multiple misfires, once these items are replaced it should run like new. I was amazed all of these items were OEM to the vehicle.
An addition this T&C is a 1998 model LXi with AWD.
Mike Schmidt i have po401 code, what do you mean it sea foamed the engine? how do i cure my po401?
Amazingfeet "Sea-foamed the engine" meaning to re-service with the Sea-Foam product. Since this posting the P0401 ( not enough exhaust recirculation ) code returned. Upon closer examination I found the EGR valve assembly was not working properly. The cause of the failure was the connecting rod from the vacuum motor to the exhaust recovery valve had rusted thru and the motor was unable to open or close the valve. The solution was to replace the EGR valve assembly about $45 from O'reilly's. Best time to replace the EGR assembly even if it has not failed is when replacing plugs and wires. Also, since the top portion of the engine will be disassembled replace the valve cover gaskets with neoprene the OEM usually are rubberized cork really cheap poor quality usually start leaking at about 50,000 miles. All of this maintenance should be performed at about 100,000 miles. So far having done all of this the van is running great. At this time in it's life it is the rubber and plastic based parts that now fail. Hope this helps you remember this quote,
"The handyman's secret weapon... Duct tape." - Red Green
Thats a great idea! thanks for posting
I did it from the bottom one time.....it was a ruff job taht took hours. I think if it was on a lift it would have been much easier. I used multiple extensions and scraped off much skin. I may try this way next time if I don't pay someone!
Thanks for this.
thanks for the video......
Nice video
excelente video
I got a 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager minivan 3.3 litre engine. The layout is different being that the air filter assembly is on the left side of the vehicle.
The coolant bottle is the on the right side and the coolant fill on the left side
That's a good idea, I think I will tag this video how to change the o2 sensor. Thanks for the comments and watching.
What was that tool you used to remove the wiper arm? I think you said battery pulse terminal remover?
@308dreamer It is nice to see the video helped you!
I love it!
my buddy changed mine from underneath the car. just have to wait till it cools off. the hayes manual has you loosen the alternator bracket and swing it out of the way. on the driver side just loosen a bracket or two. guess you enjoy power tools.
any hints on a 99 grand voyager with a 3.8l? it looks like the intake has to come off also.
+dave McNally Respond to Mike Byrd, He can help You on that.
Yes but the upper intake manifold is still to close to the firewall. To get great access to the rear plugs for the 96-00 years it is fairly easy to reach up from underneath the van and get the rear plugs if you have long arms. It is not very difficult to remove the upper intake manifold with the wiper tray out of the way if you do not have long arms. The newer vans 01-07 are more service friendly for the home mechanic.
Thats the hardest way to do this job I've ever seen
awesome!! thanks
I didn't mark my windshield wipers placement. How do you line them back up properly? Mine are messed up.
It makes it so easy. Safe up to $142.00
how long have u had this van when u made the vedio in december 31 2011
thank you sir,
@Whitecrackertrash I'm sure it can be done without removing the wiper assembly, but for me its just much easier to do it as shown in video.
Dodge definitely had the future of their service departments in mind when they designed these things.
Thanks
@7286412 has helped me too here in the UK, thanks ;o)
Your welcome.
Do I really have to take all that off to get to the spark plugs?
sworn2prtcusa2002 man I hope not I got an 03 and I'd rather reach around and feel my way through?