You just helped me a ton!!! When I was where the first 3 were, i said crap. Watched one video of someone removing everything and said there has to be a better way? You nailed it. Thank you so much
Just spent 3 hours on my 2004 Solara and managed to change all of them but #5. This is definitely not a piece of cake if you dont have skinny arms. Folks, this is one of the few instances where SIZE MATTERS. I went through all of the 5 stages of grief, and even questioning if God exists at times. I still think it is worth to try, but only if your car is fully paid.
Thanks for the insight boss it did work without pulling the intake but I still ended up taking off the airbox because I couldn’t get my hands all the way in
thank you Daniel! i think u might have just saved me some time. my hands and forearm way to big to go to slide from the left side all the way to cylinder 5.
Old video by now. Thanks for this. I haven't yet attempted on my old Highlander, but my biggest concern is getting the clips off of the coils. I did a 3.5 on a 2015 Lexus and the clips were a huge challenge - even using special tools to raise the release tabs. On that engine, I finally succumbed to pulling the intake plenum, which I was trying to avoid.
Thanks for making this video but even with the PCV removed, I couldn't get my hand in there past my wrist. Gonna have to remove the manifold next weekend. Two plugs to go!
@@35andRetired AHHHH! I have a question because I am a pretty tall guy with large hands, and I cry inside when I even think about working on this car. Here is my question: How big are your hands? Like how long are they etc? Just wanted to compare so that I know what I am dealing with :)
Replying to my own comment for an update. I went outside to see. I removed the PVC hose but didn't remove the PVC just to do a rough check. I can get coil one under the PVC out, but the rest may seem to be too hard to do. BUT I WON'T GIVE UP! :) I also use the video to compare my hand with yours by measuring your hand while it held the 6 inch tool. We are pretty comparable in hand size. Was it a really tight fift for you?
@@RaidONE4theONEHello stranger on RUclips! :) I measured my hands for you today...didn't know this kind of thing would be part of running a RUclips channel! haha. 7.5 inches from bottom of palm to tip of middle finger and 3.75 in width.
Awesome. Really didn't want to do this as I did it on my dodge stealth and that was a pain and this looks more cramped. But this looks relatively easy actually, especially with this method. Thanks I'm going to try this out on my 2006 solara and if I remember I'll update on how it goes
I need to change one of my coils...I believe it read number 3 which in in the middle of the rear under the intake manafold. I was going to do it myself but I folded and let my macanic do it. Looking at your video now i believe that I could have done it.
#1 is fairly doable and that kinda saved the day for me today. The main obstacle with the #3 and 5 will be those coil bolts and plugs being super stuck. I fixed a somewhat related issue on my customer rx330 just to have the engine start misfiring badly on 1 and 3. Luckily, I was able to work the number one coil and swap it with one from bank 2. The misfire followed the coil and that's what we'll address next time I see him. He bought it a couple months ago and it came with lots of complimentary deferred maintenance
Thank you for the video. I will try your way on my 2008 Solara soon. Can you share the wheel thing (part of your tools) a little bit in detail because I think that may be critical. Where to buy that? Thanks a lot!
Sure. I am not sure snap on makes it anymore. This isn't the exact one, but it is something like this. www.ebay.com/itm/186336470081?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=186336470081&targetid=2301729088052&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9013266&poi=&campaignid=21214286338&mkgroupid=161332760117&rlsatarget=pla-2301729088052&abcId=9407521&merchantid=6296724&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMDdZ9e96E8IR_24pL4V8-Uk22w3rNgAD9HJzYuD5sgoic3CRui2wWRoCtOcQAvD_BwE www.amazon.com/Williams-B-70-Drive-Ratchet-Spinner/dp/B007YR9030/ref=asc_df_B007YR9030/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693711674086&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1548539483077306601&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013266&hvtargid=pla-1161187595507&psc=1&mcid=a282aa9a322830ed9b63b5e8622e55da&gad_source=1
Here is what you should know before attempting this technique… 1. Don’t even consider this method unless you have very long super skinny girl arms, and even then they are going to get tore up. There is maybe 6” max between the firewall and the coil packs. 2. If the existing plugs are old and rusty or require any force at all to break loose you’re not going to be able to accomplish that by hand turning that little wheel ratchet. 3. You’re going to be doing this entire job completely blind and by feel. If you drop anything, which you almost certainly will, you’re either never going to see it again or spend God knows how long trying to find it.
I can do 10 pull ups so I resent you calling my arms girly ;) You don't use the wheel to break the spark plugs loose, you need a ratchet for that. The wheel just facilitates quicker undoing once loose. Fair point...I was a mechanic so I got used to doing stuff blind. Not everyone will be up for that. Lastly, based on the other comments, lots of people are doing this successfully and I don't think they are all girly armed ;) Thanks for the feedback, I am sure it will indeed help some folks. P.S. you could just TRY this and if it doesn't work, plan B is to take the manifold off which you would do anyway if you didn't even TRY this....
Well, I did followed your procedure to take out the three spark plugs at the back successfully. However, when I screwed the new spark plug #5 into its position, there is no way for me to take my spark plug socket out. :( I am not sure if you had the similar issue. After all, I may need to take the intake manifold apart to get the job done anyway.
@@35andRetired I tried, but the magnetic pick is not strong enough. My socket has rubber insert. I have to unscrew and take it out again. Then use a tape to secure the connection between the socket and the extension firmly. After that, I hope the socket will be pulled out with the extension all together.
Hi, you really won't want to go out and buy the tools I used, you will want to find cheaper alternatives. Snap On is not worth buying unless you are a mechanic professionally. Good luck. Here is the ratchet I would use instead of the one I own...www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-Drive-Locking-Ratchet-Polish/dp/B09YMWQH7L/ref=sr_1_4?crid=IBHV6ZQTNLLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.B394rb7KGsb8KRWymiMgj4FApUzcf-zAzpMiRZntsFVuOOEV-CL-uT8-3zgv_1ptHBU_d0uSz52SbTF2E4Awvb_TcnMp1mjQzyKRH_2kDac2HrOBanvDSm2DwEHyoPmKRRjj2Xx17y4kCKlho26MGUUqSvMgBM_HaeCsM6zIx9OttV_pAwsQaUKBCoiyQmPW3pRCloMSJKX1wT6kmKl3fMgfTjJz4cy_tss0PFTROXQgXoPVOVZ6iPgL06dwL05zZfIXf5hVCqaKZlNqjy4BaNZe3pB6-H4T2U_bxXiYooU.8lGlfeN44O4N0_oEzWZS7KhnuZHTRTZ1FDKCILQjkw4&dib_tag=se&keywords=gearwrench+flex+ratchet+1%2F4&qid=1716686060&sprefix=gearwrench+flex+ratchet+1%2F4%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-4
I think everyone can see what kind of a car I am working on and then apply the info as they see fit to their own situation/vehicle. I’m not publishing an all comprehensive service manual here, just a tip. Take it or leave it.
@@tnowandthen-t8t Thanks for swinging by the channel, I hope you have a good day. Lots of folks have learned from and appreciated my findings and applied them to their own situation. You are in the minority but as they say, it's lonely at the top! :)
@@tnowandthen-t8t No one is beyond correction. Is that what that was? Felt a lot more like trolling. I changed the title of the video to include the word "Solara". I'm doubtful you'll be satisfied with that, but maybe you'll prove me wrong :)
Blessings, Jesus loves you. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
You just helped me a ton!!! When I was where the first 3 were, i said crap. Watched one video of someone removing everything and said there has to be a better way? You nailed it. Thank you so much
oh Im so glad to hear that!
Just spent 3 hours on my 2004 Solara and managed to change all of them but #5. This is definitely not a piece of cake if you dont have skinny arms. Folks, this is one of the few instances where SIZE MATTERS. I went through all of the 5 stages of grief, and even questioning if God exists at times. I still think it is worth to try, but only if your car is fully paid.
haha. What a great comment! Hope you got it finished buddy!
I also have a solara !! Were you able to get #5
@@darlarocks20 Nope. I will go to a mechanic for that, eventually.
@@darlarocks20 Yep, I did.
Thanks for the insight boss it did work without pulling the intake but I still ended up taking off the airbox because I couldn’t get my hands all the way in
Good! I'm glad!
thank you Daniel! i think u might have just saved me some time. my hands and forearm way to big to go to slide from the left side all the way to cylinder 5.
Nice video, did the 3 in the front and wanted to see if there was an easier way than taking off the manifold. Thanks!
Glad it helped
Old video by now. Thanks for this. I haven't yet attempted on my old Highlander, but my biggest concern is getting the clips off of the coils. I did a 3.5 on a 2015 Lexus and the clips were a huge challenge - even using special tools to raise the release tabs. On that engine, I finally succumbed to pulling the intake plenum, which I was trying to avoid.
Oh man. Sorry to hear that!
Thanks for making this video but even with the PCV removed, I couldn't get my hand in there past my wrist. Gonna have to remove the manifold next weekend.
Two plugs to go!
oh bummer. Sorry to hear that! Know anyone with smaller hands? :)
@@35andRetired AHHHH! I have a question because I am a pretty tall guy with large hands, and I cry inside when I even think about working on this car. Here is my question:
How big are your hands? Like how long are they etc? Just wanted to compare so that I know what I am dealing with :)
Replying to my own comment for an update. I went outside to see. I removed the PVC hose but didn't remove the PVC just to do a rough check. I can get coil one under the PVC out, but the rest may seem to be too hard to do. BUT I WON'T GIVE UP! :) I also use the video to compare my hand with yours by measuring your hand while it held the 6 inch tool. We are pretty comparable in hand size.
Was it a really tight fift for you?
@@RaidONE4theONEHello stranger on RUclips! :) I measured my hands for you today...didn't know this kind of thing would be part of running a RUclips channel! haha. 7.5 inches from bottom of palm to tip of middle finger and 3.75 in width.
@@RaidONE4theONEIt was a tight fit but I have done tighter spots while working on cars, so...
Awesome. Really didn't want to do this as I did it on my dodge stealth and that was a pain and this looks more cramped. But this looks relatively easy actually, especially with this method. Thanks I'm going to try this out on my 2006 solara and if I remember I'll update on how it goes
Glad it could save you some time!!!!
How’d it go? Gonna do this on my 2006 solara soon
@@manjotgill3298 quite easy. in fact i did it twice because i bought the wrong spark plugs
First video and last video I needed to see. Thanks !
You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful.
@@35andRetired it actually ended up being a four cylinder hahahah tooo easy
I need to change one of my coils...I believe it read number 3 which in in the middle of the rear under the intake manafold. I was going to do it myself but I folded and let my macanic do it. Looking at your video now i believe that I could have done it.
Maybe next time!!
You Sir are a LEGEND!!!
Yes, he is. One with skinny arms nonetheless.
Thanks!
hahaha. Fair.
You must have long arms, and great video by the way. I'll try your method on the es330.
😂👍
#1 is fairly doable and that kinda saved the day for me today. The main obstacle with the #3 and 5 will be those coil bolts and plugs being super stuck.
I fixed a somewhat related issue on my customer rx330 just to have the engine start misfiring badly on 1 and 3. Luckily, I was able to work the number one coil and swap it with one from bank 2. The misfire followed the coil and that's what we'll address next time I see him.
He bought it a couple months ago and it came with lots of complimentary deferred maintenance
haha. I liked that last sentence :)
Thank you for sharing this! I'll be following this video to replace my 2007's spark plugs here in a bit :)
You’re welcome. Good luck!
Should've recorded yourself doin it not telling us in hindsight then. I hope you're right though because here I go
Sorry I didn't do it the way you would have liked.
@@35andRetiredno you just didn’t do it
@@merleperez9614😂
@@merleperez9614he told you exactly what to do and still you’re whining. The advice is free, take or leave
@@merleperez9614😂😂
Saved me a lot of time. Thanks
So glad to hear that!
Wonder if this would work on a Sienna once you remove the cowel?
Can't say for sure...sorry!
Won't work on Sienna, Sienna has more junk on the back by the coils.
Helped the heck out of me!!! Thanks ❤
oh good. So glad to hear that!
Yes! Thank you!!!!
You bet!
Thank you for the video. I will try your way on my 2008 Solara soon. Can you share the wheel thing (part of your tools) a little bit in detail because I think that may be critical. Where to buy that? Thanks a lot!
Sure. I am not sure snap on makes it anymore. This isn't the exact one, but it is something like this.
www.ebay.com/itm/186336470081?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=186336470081&targetid=2301729088052&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9013266&poi=&campaignid=21214286338&mkgroupid=161332760117&rlsatarget=pla-2301729088052&abcId=9407521&merchantid=6296724&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMDdZ9e96E8IR_24pL4V8-Uk22w3rNgAD9HJzYuD5sgoic3CRui2wWRoCtOcQAvD_BwE
www.amazon.com/Williams-B-70-Drive-Ratchet-Spinner/dp/B007YR9030/ref=asc_df_B007YR9030/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693711674086&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1548539483077306601&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013266&hvtargid=pla-1161187595507&psc=1&mcid=a282aa9a322830ed9b63b5e8622e55da&gad_source=1
@@35andRetired Thank you!
Do you know if the 2001 is the same? V6 3.0l Solara. Thanks!
It should be! I can’t say 100% though.
Here is what you should know before attempting this technique…
1. Don’t even consider this method unless you have very long super skinny girl arms, and even then they are going to get tore up. There is maybe 6” max between the firewall and the coil packs.
2. If the existing plugs are old and rusty or require any force at all to break loose you’re not going to be able to accomplish that by hand turning that little wheel ratchet.
3. You’re going to be doing this entire job completely blind and by feel. If you drop anything, which you almost certainly will, you’re either never going to see it again or spend God knows how long trying to find it.
I can do 10 pull ups so I resent you calling my arms girly ;)
You don't use the wheel to break the spark plugs loose, you need a ratchet for that. The wheel just facilitates quicker undoing once loose.
Fair point...I was a mechanic so I got used to doing stuff blind. Not everyone will be up for that.
Lastly, based on the other comments, lots of people are doing this successfully and I don't think they are all girly armed ;)
Thanks for the feedback, I am sure it will indeed help some folks.
P.S. you could just TRY this and if it doesn't work, plan B is to take the manifold off which you would do anyway if you didn't even TRY this....
Thanks for posting
Youre welcome!!
Well, I did followed your procedure to take out the three spark plugs at the back successfully. However, when I screwed the new spark plug #5 into its position, there is no way for me to take my spark plug socket out. :( I am not sure if you had the similar issue. After all, I may need to take the intake manifold apart to get the job done anyway.
Can you use a magnet to pull it back out? Like a magnetic pick up tool that mechanics use?
@@35andRetired I tried, but the magnetic pick is not strong enough. My socket has rubber insert. I have to unscrew and take it out again. Then use a tape to secure the connection between the socket and the extension firmly. After that, I hope the socket will be pulled out with the extension all together.
@@LonghornBear gotcha. Just remove the rubber insert from your socket, you don’t have to use it. Then repeat the process and you should be fine.
Get some dielectric grease and lube it up. Should help the rubber ring release easier
Wow thanks a bunch now where can I find these tools
Snap On. They are pricey though!
Thanks for the tip
You’re welcome!
Can you list the tools you used in the description please ?
Hi, you really won't want to go out and buy the tools I used, you will want to find cheaper alternatives. Snap On is not worth buying unless you are a mechanic professionally. Good luck. Here is the ratchet I would use instead of the one I own...www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-Drive-Locking-Ratchet-Polish/dp/B09YMWQH7L/ref=sr_1_4?crid=IBHV6ZQTNLLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.B394rb7KGsb8KRWymiMgj4FApUzcf-zAzpMiRZntsFVuOOEV-CL-uT8-3zgv_1ptHBU_d0uSz52SbTF2E4Awvb_TcnMp1mjQzyKRH_2kDac2HrOBanvDSm2DwEHyoPmKRRjj2Xx17y4kCKlho26MGUUqSvMgBM_HaeCsM6zIx9OttV_pAwsQaUKBCoiyQmPW3pRCloMSJKX1wT6kmKl3fMgfTjJz4cy_tss0PFTROXQgXoPVOVZ6iPgL06dwL05zZfIXf5hVCqaKZlNqjy4BaNZe3pB6-H4T2U_bxXiYooU.8lGlfeN44O4N0_oEzWZS7KhnuZHTRTZ1FDKCILQjkw4&dib_tag=se&keywords=gearwrench+flex+ratchet+1%2F4&qid=1716686060&sprefix=gearwrench+flex+ratchet+1%2F4%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-4
the ford ranger 2.5 says to pull intake, i can change em in 12 min from the bottom no intakr removed
Love it!
Just did mine on 2004 without pulling anything off.
Nice work!!
THANK YOU!
You’re welcome!
Sheesh 10 min if youve got skinny arms. This is rough 😅
Vaseline helps slip in and out ;)
@@35andRetiredI needed more than a little Vaseline but I did do it. lol
will this work on RX330?
If it has a 3.3V6 it should.
Don't talk about this working on the 3.3 V6. It works on THAT CAR with the 3.3.
It won't work on a Sienna with that engine.
I think everyone can see what kind of a car I am working on and then apply the info as they see fit to their own situation/vehicle. I’m not publishing an all comprehensive service manual here, just a tip. Take it or leave it.
@@35andRetired Your statements don't need to be comprehensive to agree with reality.
Yours don't.
@@tnowandthen-t8t Thanks for swinging by the channel, I hope you have a good day. Lots of folks have learned from and appreciated my findings and applied them to their own situation. You are in the minority but as they say, it's lonely at the top! :)
@@35andRetired Ah, so you are beyond any need of correction!
Good to know.
@@tnowandthen-t8t No one is beyond correction. Is that what that was? Felt a lot more like trolling. I changed the title of the video to include the word "Solara". I'm doubtful you'll be satisfied with that, but maybe you'll prove me wrong :)
Ok I'm about to attempt this. I've got long skinny arms
I hope it goes well!
So far so good, called it quits after 4. I need a different combination of extensions to get the last two plugs. This is definitely doable.
It is finished
@@bobrobert1123 NICE!!
Not as easy on the 2004 Toyota sienna le, although not too bad
nice job!
The Sienna with this engine is absolutely horrible to work on. It’s a nightmare.
Were you able to take off the 3 back spark plugs on the 2004 Sienna without taking off the intake?
@@nick6834 yes its easy
@@Sci-Mon1any tips ??
unhook the wires in the back or you will have problems
That’s true
oo no it not like that
hmmm....
Blessings, Jesus loves you.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
Amen! I’m a believer too!
Works on es330 🫡👊🏼
Awesome! Thanks for letting me (and others) know that!