A "me too moment" for me. I was quoted $600 for a tuneup on my 2014 2500 Savana 4.8L and it was running so well at 110,000 miles that I bypassed the tuneup believing I had time to learn how to access everything. That was three years ago. I have changed oil two times and only put about 20,000 miles on it. I feel justified because now I know I don't have to remove the wheel well covers to do this unless I decide I want to see everything. I don't believe it has ever had a tuneup done. Thanks for your video. Even if I choose to remove the wheel well covers, it will only serve to increase visibility for me.
Diaelectric grease is an insulator, it should never contact the metal terminal parts of the plug boot or plug. It should be used on the ceramic part of the plug only and carefully applied on to the rubber part of the boot only. You can use a qtip to make sure you dont contact the terminal with the grease. It will then eliminate arcing to grounds and prevent boot from sticking next time it is removed.
Just finished plugs and wires on my 2010 Express 1500 5.3L. Everything went per your video except the passenger front plug. On the 1500 5.3L the passenger front plug is too close to the firewall and the dipstick is in the way. Replacing it was done the same way as the driver front plug, from the front of the engine. Just had to take the radiator overflow tank off by removing one bolt and moving it off to the side. Those Iridium spark plugs are amazing. I had 109K miles on them and although they are wearing out, I think they could have gone another 20K. Thanks again for putting this video out.
Thanks Ron, I appreciate you taking the time to post the difference you found in the 1500 chassis with the 5.3L. I added an update to the description in hopes of saving others some time and effort. 👍
Noticed your manifold bolt was snapped off closest to the rear on the drivers side... Mine was too ! Apparently they do that over time... Wondering how you dealt with that !
I would have never thought to do this from inside the vehicle. Amazing. Very glad I came here!
A "me too moment" for me. I was quoted $600 for a tuneup on my 2014 2500 Savana 4.8L and it was running so well at 110,000 miles that I bypassed the tuneup believing I had time to learn how to access everything. That was three years ago. I have changed oil two times and only put about 20,000 miles on it. I feel justified because now I know I don't have to remove the wheel well covers to do this unless I decide I want to see everything. I don't believe it has ever had a tuneup done. Thanks for your video. Even if I choose to remove the wheel well covers, it will only serve to increase visibility for me.
Thanks, good video on how to get this done. This was a big help in that I didn't have to discover the tricks to get this to go easier.
Diaelectric grease is an insulator, it should never contact the metal terminal parts of the plug boot or plug. It should be used on the ceramic part of the plug only and carefully applied on to the rubber part of the boot only. You can use a qtip to make sure you dont contact the terminal with the grease. It will then eliminate arcing to grounds and prevent boot from sticking next time it is removed.
Just finished plugs and wires on my 2010 Express 1500 5.3L. Everything went per your video except the passenger front plug. On the 1500 5.3L the passenger front plug is too close to the firewall and the dipstick is in the way. Replacing it was done the same way as the driver front plug, from the front of the engine. Just had to take the radiator overflow tank off by removing one bolt and moving it off to the side. Those Iridium spark plugs are amazing. I had 109K miles on them and although they are wearing out, I think they could have gone another 20K. Thanks again for putting this video out.
Thanks Ron, I appreciate you taking the time to post the difference you found in the 1500 chassis with the 5.3L. I added an update to the description in hopes of saving others some time and effort. 👍
While you're there change the oil pressure sensor it's only $30 but it will save you from taking everything apart
I didn't think was too easy to get to, I had a hell of a time getting to the passenger side front
At the 8:13 mark, he says the motor is a 4.8L in his 2500. It does look like there is plenty of room on the passenger side compared to a 5.3L 1500.
Thank you so much
Noticed your manifold bolt was snapped off closest to the rear on the drivers side... Mine was too ! Apparently they do that over time... Wondering how you dealt with that !
What is easier to work on, a Chevy Express van or Ford Econoline? And why?
Do you know how much torque for the park plugs?
I believe the service manual says 11-13 ft lbs. I just get them reasonably hand tight, or "good and snug".
Where did you get your wires from
Rock Auto. Wider variety at1/2 the price of local auto parts stores.