Tune up Question

Goran · 08-07-2007, 10:59 AM

well after 200,000km and 350-400km/tank of gas i think it's time for a tune up for my 2000 Envoy

called the dealership and asked them for pricing, well it ended up well over $1000

So that ain't gonna happen... what would you change when doing a tuneup?
also are the spark plugs a pain to pull out in terms of breakage? are the plugs easily accessable?

EYEOPNR · 08-07-2007, 11:01 AM

plugs, wires, fuel filter... is pretty much what youd do for a tune up... and the plugs are a bitch to get to... especially if youve never done it before

Goran · 08-07-2007, 11:04 AM

I've never done it before, but i'm a tool and die maker, so i know my way around tools...

Any tips or hints?

droppedblacks10 · 08-07-2007, 01:57 PM

jack the truck up, maybe pull the wheels and you should be fine. I just did mine sunday and just raised the front with the wheels still on and was able to get to it. I have heard about pulling the steering shaft and moving that to make it alot easier to get to, do a search for that and you will understand better.

SLO RYDR · 08-07-2007, 03:58 PM

Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and fuel filter would be best.

Pull the steering shaft off the steering box to get at number 3 plug.
Pulling the wheels makes it easy to go threw the wheel well and get most of the plugs out.
You'll need some torx, T15 and T20 to get the cap and rotor off.

Wouldn't hurt changing driveline fluids, trans, t-case, front and rear dif.

Goran · 08-07-2007, 03:59 PM

Any special type of plugs?

roadlet_411 · 08-07-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goran

Any special type of plugs?

Delco Platinums. I've had Bosch +4's, +2's, and a few others. Just stick with the stockers!

08-07-2007, 10:59 AM	#1
Goran Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 191 Location: Ontario User is: OffLine	Tune up Question well after 200,000km and 350-400km/tank of gas i think it's time for a tune up for my 2000 Envoy called the dealership and asked them for pricing, well it ended up well over $1000 So that ain't gonna happen... what would you change when doing a tuneup? also are the spark plugs a pain to pull out in terms of breakage? are the plugs easily accessable?
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08-07-2007, 11:01 AM	#2
EYEOPNR Needs a clutch... BAD! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,544 Location: Hamilton, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Tune up Question plugs, wires, fuel filter... is pretty much what youd do for a tune up... and the plugs are a bitch to get to... especially if youve never done it before
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08-07-2007, 11:04 AM	#3
Goran Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 191 Location: Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Tune up Question I've never done it before, but i'm a tool and die maker, so i know my way around tools... Any tips or hints?
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08-07-2007, 01:57 PM	#4
droppedblacks10 4 Eyes Age: 32 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 245 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Tune up Question jack the truck up, maybe pull the wheels and you should be fine. I just did mine sunday and just raised the front with the wheels still on and was able to get to it. I have heard about pulling the steering shaft and moving that to make it alot easier to get to, do a search for that and you will understand better.
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08-07-2007, 03:58 PM	#5
SLO RYDR Project SLONOMA Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 101 Location: milwaukee User is: OffLine	Re: Tune up Question Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and fuel filter would be best. Pull the steering shaft off the steering box to get at number 3 plug. Pulling the wheels makes it easy to go threw the wheel well and get most of the plugs out. You'll need some torx, T15 and T20 to get the cap and rotor off. Wouldn't hurt changing driveline fluids, trans, t-case, front and rear dif.
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08-07-2007, 03:59 PM	#6
Goran Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 191 Location: Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Tune up Question Any special type of plugs?
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08-07-2007, 04:00 PM	#7
roadlet_411 Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,365 Location: Alton, IL User is: OffLine	Re: Tune up Question Quote: Originally Posted by Goran Any special type of plugs? Delco Platinums. I've had Bosch +4's, +2's, and a few others. Just stick with the stockers!
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