Replacing Spark Plugs on 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 3.6 V6 w/out removing intake

VLOG 264- check out my other videos on brake service, tire sensor program and fixing sunroof leak
Replacing Spark Plugs on my 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 3.6 V6
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[@dledesma6675]

- Inspiring video, we all have our own challenges and some have more then most, I wish we could all have the strength you have to push through and face them head on (no pun intended). - I found your video while searching for a solution to change the plugs on my 2010 LTZ, not only did I learn that its possible to do without removing the intake, I more importantly learned that at my current 60,000 miles I can put the job off for 40,000 miles more! Thanks! Subscribed.

[@austinthomas7534]

Thank you! I almost gave up but I found your video really helpful :)

[@Lunarphantom99]

Thanks, hope everything is well in #2021 I watched your video a few years back when I first replaced mines, I'm doing maintenance again today watching again for a refresher, Thanks

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Thanks, you too!

[@shovelhead56]

Thank You for sharing your video! They want to charge $500 for this job, stating the intake has to be removed

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Well they are right. To do it easier is to remove the intake.

[@chara.6973]

Excellent video ..... I have the same car and your video helped me to change the spark plugs without removing the intake .... Greetings from Mexico✌✌🤘🤘

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Pete D. Ola amigo !

[@chara.6973]

@@ClusterHeadSurvivor ... Hola Amigo Como Esta ? Buenos Dias From México ...

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Ontario Canada ...eh

[@MichaelD429]

Nice ride, always loved that body style

[@andykeno4051]

Just did mine today my arm looks just like yours ! Thanks

[@alexb.1320]

Man, what a PITA. Just strengthens my resolve to stick with rwd for as long as possible. Like the '79, any old deep socket and maybe an extension and presto chango you are done. . Keep an eye on the princess auto, they have magnetic spark plug socket on sale every now and again. Picked up a regular one and one with the captured extension to try on the 4.6 since I lost that rubber insert down a plug hole one too many times as well. We'll see how that goes next plug change. But at least COPs are nice, no more plug wires to keep track of.

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Hence my long needle nose pliers for the grommet....lol 79 I can change plugs in 20 with headers. The truck is hours as the hooker headers are so close, and the #8 is on the firewall. Nightmare, as bad as 08 Malibu, I had a Marauder before the truck, the easiest motor I ever worked on. Alternator replaced in under 5 min.

[@alexb.1320]

About the same on the Nova, I got heddmans on it. The #1 plug I have to change with an open end wrench of all things cause the tube crosses almost completely over the plug. Tried a proper spark plug socket on it once, (with a wrench on the hex) not enough clearance to get the plug fully unthreaded. Had to screw it back in to remove the socket, so open end wrench it is. Gotta laugh everytime. Yeah, the 4.6 is super easy compared to the 5.0L mgm which was also easy. '03 or '04 Marauder? Black, Silver or Blue?

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

#6 and #8 on truck with hooker headers takes over an hour and many tools. Nightmare ! The Marauder I had was an 03 and black color. Sold it to buy the truck, Nicest car I ever owned.

[@jairoamaromunos1471]

I RECENTLY BOUGHT this car; Malibu engine V 3.6 2008 ...i love it , it's really amazing, and the best part is that i can find every think about it every where and do service and oters by my self. El problema es que yo hablo español y aveces hay que no entiendo... pero seguire estudiando until i by able to understand everything.

[@kompacheeto6052]

Jairo Amaro Muños ponte Bergas primo salud Chicago

[@JesusRamirez-lh3bx]

NICE VIDEO ITS HELP ME A LOT THANKS GOD BLESS YOU

[@brettroberts8832]

I keep fouling plugs about every 10,000 miles. So glad I figured out how to do mine in my 03 deathstar. It looks like I gotta tear more stuff apart to get to my back plugs. I miss my 4 cylinder cars.

[@brettroberts8832]

Did u use dielectric grease or anti seize?

[@John-kr7iz]

i miss the days of working on my own car, these cars nowadays, i pop the hood and i need a road map to find anything

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

no

[@brettroberts8832]

Well u know what your doing so it sounds like they sold me blinker fluid if it's not necessary lol

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Brett Roberts lol

[@joe7181961]

you're a inspiration sir love all your videos

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

thanks for the kind words !!!!

[@nanny54able]

Thanks for the upload, really helpful. Hopefully you or someone out there can help me with an issue I am having with my malibu. I have a 2012 LTZ with the 3.6 in it also, with 10004 miles on it, the car can be in second gear will drop down to first gear but wont go back into second gear and wont go past 40, but if I pull over and put the car in park then back into drive, it corrects itself, plus when I put it in drive from park or reverse, seems to be like 3 to 5 second delay, before going into drive, had the fluid checked, (did change the fluid about 2 yaers at around 75k mikes)at my mechanic, they said the fluid was really clean and didn't seem to have any issues with that, plus they put it on the computer, but since the engine light hasn't came on, they wouldn't get any codes, drove it to my dealer the other day when it was doing it to see if they could diagnose the problem, but told me I had to make an appointment to get it looked at, which is really frustrating cause it dosen't do it all the time.

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

It needs to be connected to a GM dealer level scan tool not a cheap code tester. Don't waste money on guessing, having a buddy with a $35 scan tool check it. Spend the money and have a certified tech diagnose it to determine the cause and repair. Best of Luck,

[@nanny54able]

@@ClusterHeadSurvivor Thank you, made an appointment to get it in Monday, hopefully it's nothing too expensive.

[@nanny54able]

@@ClusterHeadSurvivor Wanted to give you an update on my Malibu in case you or someone else ran into the same problem, it's called a "Transmission control module" which I was told very rarely goes out, but unfortunately mine did. The price for the dealer to replace is $1,400.00

[@trashman2350]

I have the same problem with my 2012

[@trashman2350]

@@nanny54able Thank You for the update

[@trashman2350]

Thank You , and off I go to attack that rear plug first…………Lol

[@handsomepat4815]

Thanks for making this video!

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johncarroll8064]

I have a blinking Check engine lite and Chevy dealer informed me i have a Cylinder #2 misfire. Would swapping out the spark plugs fix that? Nice video!

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

A Proper diagnosis would determine the best fix. could be anything from a coil pack to plug to? Guessing will cost you more than diagnosing. Having spent many years in shops....People try to google a repair and usually ends up costing them more. Also, electrical parts are nonreturnable. Find a trust worthy technician.

[@JeremiahJohnson-rx3re]

How the hell did you get that third rear pack out? Mine won't come up past the intake.

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Jeremiah Johnson it’s in the video! Don’t give up ! Keep trying !

[@John-kr7iz]

great video tom really enjoyed it

[@John-kr7iz]

need a tour guide to find anything under that hood tom lol!

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Please give a thumbs up, and subscribe! Thank you

[@buckythesockpuppet3618]

great video ..helped me a lot..do you have a facebook ..id like to talk with you about your clusters

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Thanks, you can message me here though the about section of my KZbin channel!

[@TheShaneLYExperience]

my 01 monte ss 3800 series II motor rear plugs are almost as much of a b#### to do.... good video tom

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

patience, tools and a couple cuss words...lol....

[@TheShaneLYExperience]

ClusterHeadSurvivor lol, i don't mind doing oil change, brakes, shocks and some of sensors, but my hands arent exactly steady sometimes id be worried bout cross threading the rear spark plugs

[@marisolrojas2675]

Muy buena explicacion , 😊😮

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Gracias

[@B_eardedkingg]

How you doing now? Staying healthy bud?

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

J B a year ago I was going to die. I made medical history bud! Life is fantastic!

[@robpond7385]

like the oldie the best real car

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

rob pond yes !!!

[@kevinmetcalf6371]

I feel ya pain bro

[@John-kr7iz]

sending ya 79.95 tom i want that tool lol!

[@MichaelD429]

I did mine and had to move a few things. not that bad tho

[@robpond7385]

thankyou

[@SinanKhAbass]

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[@cristianantonioisasmendiac1937]

Hola consulta desde chile el motor chevrolet malibu 3.6 2008 es igual que la chevrolet traverse 3.6 2009

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

No speak Español

[@01mustang05]

@@ClusterHeadSurvivor Google Translate dude, Hello, query from Chile, the engine chevrolet malibu 3.6 2008 is the same as the chevrolet traverse 3.6 2009 ?