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
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
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 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 UA-cam! :) I measured my hands for you today...didn't know this kind of thing would be part of running a UA-cam 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
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
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.
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
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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!
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!
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!
You Sir are a LEGEND!!!
Yes, he is. One with skinny arms nonetheless.
Thanks!
hahaha. Fair.
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 UA-cam! :) I measured my hands for you today...didn't know this kind of thing would be part of running a UA-cam 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
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
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!
You must have long arms, and great video by the way. I'll try your method on the es330.
😂👍
Do you know if the 2001 is the same? V6 3.0l Solara. Thanks!
Helped the heck out of me!!! Thanks ❤
oh good. So glad to hear that!
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😂😂
Wonder if this would work on a Sienna once you remove the cowel?
Can't say for sure...sorry!
the ford ranger 2.5 says to pull intake, i can change em in 12 min from the bottom no intakr removed
Love it!
Yes! Thank you!!!!
You bet!
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
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.
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!
THANK YOU!
You’re welcome!
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!!
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
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
will this work on RX330?
If it has a 3.3V6 it should.
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!