[AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine

[Mike M]

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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