Ron West says it’s an ordeal for some. Yep, it is because some are not
agile enough to reach in and around the intake plenum. It’s way easier if
you can move all the easy stuff ( air cleaner, throttle body, wiper
system). Some guys just have big hands/arms, but it is possible, but
guaranteed fix if you disassemble things the way the pros do it. If you
need to get to the valve covers to change the gasket, may as well change
out the PCV Valve/hose while you’re at it because it’s as hard as plastic.
Take the time to get all that stuff out of the way so you can see better
what you’re doing. It’s not that difficult. I ain’t no pro, but learned
from lots of experience.
My plug change, I just reached over the engine and changed the plugs,
theres a slot by the power steering reservoir to reach through. the ones on
the front were easy. Took me about half an hour. Im not sure why its an
ordeal for most.
how did you remove the two forwar center screws on the rear valve cover
that are beneath the engine? I can’t seem to get the right angle to get
those out.
What a great tip, I can’t believe how much room this opens up. I used this
trick to replace the power steering pump, last time I did one from
underneath and it was a nightmare. THANK YOU!
this is the bad car in the world due to electrical problem spark plugs
difficult to change power steering pump change radiator …………finally
shit cars like this
Pretty decent video. I’ve got a friend who has a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
3.3 litre and needs to replace the valve cover gaskets. I have a 3.3 2005
D.G.C. Your video helps me choose how best to do the job. Were the plugs
expensive? Thanks
Thank you for this post drew, it was most helpful!!! I’m English guy with a
Canadian girlfriend, who owns a Dodge Caravan 2003. I haven’t been in
Canada for long, and I wasn’t sure how to get to the rear spark plugs, just
knew If I could, I could save us some real money doing the change
myself…THANK YOU VERY MUCH FRIEND!!! 😀
Andrew i was amazed to find you working on the same year Caravan im working
on, but i don’t see how you unbolted the valve covers and how to put the
grummets back on . I wish i could have seen at least one valve cover being
unbolted and replaced nice video anyways.
OUTSTANDING. followed your lead on my 2002, no problem. didn’t have to
remove the power steering hose, was able to move it out of the way. guy at
the parts store was amazed i didn’t have to remove the plenum, so you saved
me ten bucks there. the mechanic who quoted JUST the valve cover gaskets at
$85 for parts (actual cost, $43) and 3 hours labor at $120 an hour WON’T be
getting any more of my business.
Sorry I have not replied to comments, I do not monitor my YouTube very
much. Best wait to get a hold of me would be through private message. Thank
you for the positive feedback on the video. Basically all I wanted to
illustrate is that the wiper assembly is not that difficult to remove and
gives you a ton more working area around the engine.
Hi, Thanks for this video. A garage wanted about $600 to change the plugs
and wire… What a rip-off. I would have never thought to remove the wiper
assembly to remove spark-plugs. Thanks
everything on mine is backwards in comparison to what you have shown
(canadian made). the info. you have given here is most helpful and should
make my chore alot easier
Im thinking of replacing my spark plugs. It seems like it could be done by
feel with a small extension. Most people mention loosening the motor mount
and tipping the motor. But ill keep your method in mind. My van is an 03
and its great.
Like the video and apprecitate that yoy did so. I wish you had shown the
removal of the cowl and the rear valve cover. What tools you used. Thanks
again. I am going to attempt this, wish me luck!!
Thanks Andrew for the tip on removing the wiper motor housing, I have done
these before (the hard way) but just done an 2003 3.3L and used your tip. I
knocked it out in 4 hours …. really neat. Thanks Sam
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Ron West says it’s an ordeal for some. Yep, it is because some are not
agile enough to reach in and around the intake plenum. It’s way easier if
you can move all the easy stuff ( air cleaner, throttle body, wiper
system). Some guys just have big hands/arms, but it is possible, but
guaranteed fix if you disassemble things the way the pros do it. If you
need to get to the valve covers to change the gasket, may as well change
out the PCV Valve/hose while you’re at it because it’s as hard as plastic.
Take the time to get all that stuff out of the way so you can see better
what you’re doing. It’s not that difficult. I ain’t no pro, but learned
from lots of experience.
My plug change, I just reached over the engine and changed the plugs,
theres a slot by the power steering reservoir to reach through. the ones on
the front were easy. Took me about half an hour. Im not sure why its an
ordeal for most.
True but I think the purpose of the video was that it made the installation
easier.
how did you remove the two forwar center screws on the rear valve cover
that are beneath the engine? I can’t seem to get the right angle to get
those out.
What a great tip, I can’t believe how much room this opens up. I used this
trick to replace the power steering pump, last time I did one from
underneath and it was a nightmare. THANK YOU!
this is the bad car in the world due to electrical problem spark plugs
difficult to change power steering pump change radiator …………finally
shit cars like this
What did you use to get your engine so clean. Awesome!!
Thank you so much. Fantastic video and I’m about to do the same thing
tomorrow. Thanks from Australia.
Thank you Andrew–I’m going to tackle this project this weekend and your
advice is much appreciated.
Hi Could you see the straight hose that goes into the waterpump when you
removed the assembly with the wipers? thanks for any insight
Pretty decent video. I’ve got a friend who has a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
3.3 litre and needs to replace the valve cover gaskets. I have a 3.3 2005
D.G.C. Your video helps me choose how best to do the job. Were the plugs
expensive? Thanks
Thank you for this post drew, it was most helpful!!! I’m English guy with a
Canadian girlfriend, who owns a Dodge Caravan 2003. I haven’t been in
Canada for long, and I wasn’t sure how to get to the rear spark plugs, just
knew If I could, I could save us some real money doing the change
myself…THANK YOU VERY MUCH FRIEND!!! 😀
Thanks, and it’s PCV valve,,, for positive crankcase ventilation !
best i,ve seen so far.
Andrew i was amazed to find you working on the same year Caravan im working
on, but i don’t see how you unbolted the valve covers and how to put the
grummets back on . I wish i could have seen at least one valve cover being
unbolted and replaced nice video anyways.
Thanks so much for posting this! I have a leaking rear valve cover, so
watching this will make my job so much easier!
The plugs were about $2 a piece. I used O’Reilly engine cleaner and just
pressure washed the heck out of it. Thanks 🙂
OUTSTANDING. followed your lead on my 2002, no problem. didn’t have to
remove the power steering hose, was able to move it out of the way. guy at
the parts store was amazed i didn’t have to remove the plenum, so you saved
me ten bucks there. the mechanic who quoted JUST the valve cover gaskets at
$85 for parts (actual cost, $43) and 3 hours labor at $120 an hour WON’T be
getting any more of my business.
Sorry I have not replied to comments, I do not monitor my YouTube very
much. Best wait to get a hold of me would be through private message. Thank
you for the positive feedback on the video. Basically all I wanted to
illustrate is that the wiper assembly is not that difficult to remove and
gives you a ton more working area around the engine.
its a 5 inch heater hose if that helps
he probally had a swivel adapter. Just guessing
Need to show us how to replace a thermastat
Great video. I love these vans.
Hi, Thanks for this video. A garage wanted about $600 to change the plugs
and wire… What a rip-off. I would have never thought to remove the wiper
assembly to remove spark-plugs. Thanks
everything on mine is backwards in comparison to what you have shown
(canadian made). the info. you have given here is most helpful and should
make my chore alot easier
Thank you very much, I have the same van and I think my rear valve cover is
leaking so I’ll be changing mine out also, very helpful video!!
Its the best vehicle ive ever owned. I did replace the power steering
reservoir. About a half hour job. That little screen gets plugged up inside.
Im thinking of replacing my spark plugs. It seems like it could be done by
feel with a small extension. Most people mention loosening the motor mount
and tipping the motor. But ill keep your method in mind. My van is an 03
and its great.
Like the video and apprecitate that yoy did so. I wish you had shown the
removal of the cowl and the rear valve cover. What tools you used. Thanks
again. I am going to attempt this, wish me luck!!
Thanks Andrew for the tip on removing the wiper motor housing, I have done
these before (the hard way) but just done an 2003 3.3L and used your tip. I
knocked it out in 4 hours …. really neat. Thanks Sam
You’re welcome 🙂 I am not great at making videos but I was surprised at
how easy this job was. I am glad this video can help somebody.
Interesting……..
The wiper assembly does not need to come out to do a plug/wire change.
Shops just do this for charging more money, I hae read the mitchell book.