[AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine

[Dennis Johnson]

Mike.

I think the GM cartridge filters are a great idea. You can take it off without spilling oil everywhere. The oil in the filter drains down to the crankcase. The canister deals gets loose and spills all over. My EcoDiesel has a similar filter. O-Rings can reuse for 3 to 5 oil changes if you want to.

Yes, I know you need a special socket.

Yes, I am an engineer, but I also won a state auto mechanics contest when I was in high school, and still use my wrenches often. Just shut off welder 5 minutes ago, and checking email now in my toy shed.

Dennis

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> On Oct 1, 2016, at 4:47 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
> 
> Trust me Charlie all the auto companies employ engineers that have never 
> touched a wrench. Some genius thought is would a great idea to go back 
> to a  cartridge filter on my wife's Camry. Not only does it make it a 
> PIA to change the oil, but I had to buy a special wrench to loosen the 
> filter, then you need to replace the o-rings on the housing. I swear 
> they do it on purpose to discourage the DIY crowd.
> 
> Mike M
> 
> 
>> On 10/1/2016 3:51 PM, charlie hill wrote:
>> Starter inside the engine?  SAY WHAT?????????
>> 
>> Does that engineer still have a job?
>> 
>> Charlie
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Steve W.
>> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 5:09 PM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>> Subject: Re: [AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine
>> 
>> Cecil Bearden wrote:
>>> Charlie:
>>> 
>>> This 98 Caddy is what I would call Mint condition.   It must have been
>>> kept in a temperature controlled garage.  A non-smoker, and no wear on
>>> the seats.  70K miles.  I am going to keep it, and find another one for
>>> parts to fix my MIL's car.  Thanks to Steve W. for his info.  I had just
>>> about decided the Northstar Performance kit was the only way to go.
>>> The time factor is what is the big problem.   I just have to get the
>>> shop cleaned out and go to work.  It is about #23 down the list to get
>>> repaired.
>>> 
>>> Cecil in OKla
>>> 
>> The engine is actually a great design just a couple areas of bad
>> execution. Capable of a LOT more power.
>> Just that the thin block deck thickness combined with the small bolts
>> with fine threads and having the bottoms open to hot acidic coolant to
>> hold the heads down was a dumb idea.
>> 
>> That and locating the starter inside the engine!!!
>> 
> 
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