How to access the spark plugs on a GM 3.4L, this one is in a Buick Rendezvous. You’re supposed to use a special tool to pull the motor forward, I had to impr…
How to access the spark plugs on a GM 3.4L, this one is in a Buick Rendezvous. You’re supposed to use a special tool to pull the motor forward, I had to impr…
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Thanks for the How to, I have an 05 Chevy impala, and started to get a
rumble in my motor and flashing engine sign, so when bought all new spark
plugs and wires, found the culprit, my number 1 was misfiring due to
erosion in the wire, had all the tools to do the job, but not the strap,
went to auto zone bought me a ratchet strap and tilted the engine forward
and changed all six plugs, the 3 in the front then the 3 in the back (the
hard ones), ur a life saver, thanx for the Vid……
I would not use a ratchet strap,could break.GMs have problems with
wheelbearings,I replace these a lot in GMs.The 4T65E is not a good
transmission from the factory,it is after doing the upgrades.For spark
plugs in GMs,avoid using E3 spark and Bosch spark plugs.This is one reason
why missfires happen,wrong brand spark plugs installed.Last one was a 2004
Impala,someone else installed E3s and they were cause of the
missfire.Installed the AC Delcos this car came with,missfire was
gone.Replace the fuel filter at the same time,cheaper than a fuel pump
replacement.Plugged up fuel filters kill fuel pumps.
Does the motor roll back into its original position after releasing the
tension on the ratchet strap? If so it will save me about 125$ for the jack
to push it back.
I did not have that problem, but I did have some electrical problems. My
fuel gauge didn’t work, and that’s due to a faulty electrical connector
under the seat. You can Google “Rendezvous C305 connector” to read about
that one. You will likely face it at some point. As for neutral, I can’t
rule out the C305 connector but it sounds like it could be a neutral safety
switch.
Sweet, I will give it a try either next summer or before winter hits. Have
you had any other weird issues with your Rendezvous? Such as only starting
in neutral.
Awesome glad it worked out for you!
I did! Easy as pie. Only cost me about $15 in plugs and some of my own time
LOL. Well you wouldn’t be able to hold it in the rolled state. I definitely
recommend the straps, or a come-along, or something, if nothing else than
to give you the time to work on what you need to.
Do you think lashing straps and a little effort from a man’s back could
roll the engine forward?
Did you end up changing out your plugs?
Good work man……they haven’t made it easy for mechanics for quite a few
years now…. Later
Glad it was helpful!
there are suppose to be two nuts holding down the coils in the back(but
it’s not necessary- easy access) I keep the (extras) for when I resell to
not look ghetto. I wedge a board(cut to fit) to keep it tilted forward. 😀
Great trick, it does make me never want one of those, alot of work for a
plug
Great man good luck!
Thanks Bud Helped Alot
Biggest worry would be the transmission
Thanks for the comment. I would watch it but I already sold the car! 🙂 Is
it that wiring harness connector under the driver’s seat?
My 2004 has 212,000 miles with the original engine and transmission. I have
heard of a lot of them having transmission issues. Also, if it hasn’t been
done yet, you soon will be replacing the wheel bearings. I bought it at
80,000 miles and it got me through college and all through my broke college
kid stage. I have a 2013 Tacoma and am in the process of buying a 2014
Impala. I just can’t get rid of it. I love it too much.
Ours was extremely reliable. The transmission lasted until about 180,000
miles, which is great for a front-wheel drive SUV/minivan-ish vehicle. I
had some small electrical issues, like the fuel gauge didn’t work. Thats
related to a common problem caused by a wiring connector underneath the
driver’s seat. Overall, it was a great car ofr us. Thanks for the comment
and thanks for watching!
wow cool vid. roll the motor. Otta see me replacing my coil pack on my
f150…with my feet sticking straight out from under the hood.
Do you have anymore Rendezvous videos?
cool tip, thanks for posting…tony
I’m sure its the connector under the carpet, but I don’t have the car
anymore 🙂
man. I was having trouble with the wires and spark plugs, thanks so much
for you tips.
Agreed, I prefer working on the old stuff.
Maybe this is your fuel gauge problem? –> watch?v=LTNF39GxgMo
Glad I could help!
SHOULD have, but didn’t. I only replaced two that looked bad. It was
getting late last night and we needed the car this morning. At least I have
the wires and can do it another day.
my rendezvous has screws on the bottom of the coil pack and fuel gauge goes
up and down also
iv burnded though a sparkplug wire and put tape on it and it work like new
lol!
If it helped one person, I’m glad I put the video up. 🙂
Yeah its not a very user-friendly engine compartment, but most cars aren’t
nowadays. It was a fairly good car for us, I can’t complain too much.
Thanks for watching!
My transmission went to 180,000 miles, which is excellent for what it is. I
sold mine at 190,000 miles and it still ran great.