[AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine

[Cecil Bearden]

Charlie:

Starter is under the intake manifold.   That Youtube is one of the best 
things on the internet when you want to find out how something is done.

Is there a way I could install a Buick 3800 engine in the 98 Cadillac 
even if I had to change the transmission.  Would it be a computer 
nightmare or is it possible?

Cecil in OKla


On 10/1/2016 2:51 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!!!
>