[AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine

[charlie hill]

Ok, that's good.  I will tell you this, if Steve W. says something
will work it will work!

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Cecil Bearden
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 10:11 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine

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


On 9/30/2016 7:49 AM, charlie hill wrote:
> Cecil, around here you can buy nice Buick Park Avenues in the early 2000's
> for $2500 bucks or so.  They have rock solid 3.6 L V-6 push rod engines.
> The problems with the early years intake plenums have been solved.  They
> are hard to beat.
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve W.
> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 1:52 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine
>
> Cecil Bearden wrote:
>> I am sure some of you have some knowledge about the Northstar 4.6L 32V
>> engine.  My MIL dented in the entire passenger side of her 99 Deville
>> with 128000 miles.  I found a 989 for parts, but after inspection, it is
>> in better shape than hers and as 53000 less miles.   It is like new
>> inside and out.  However, it has the head gasket problem typical of
>> Northstar engines.  I would like to repair this car with the head bolt
>> kit made to solve the problem.  Has anyone done this?  A rebuilt engine
>> is $3600 shipping inc, or if I get the car to Pembquin ND, then they
>> will R&R the engine for the same price.
>> Any advice.  Personally I do not like cars, but this one really felt
>> good to my old broken back!!
>>
>> Cecil in OKla
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>
> OOOH a death star....
>
> Done a bunch of them. Have done the factory approved method and had them
> fail again. Have also used inserts with stock sized bolts.
>
> Now I use the stud kit these folks sell. These work and hold real well.
>
> http://www.northstarperformance.com/
>
> It is possible to buy just the studs and make your own drill and tap
> guide if you want to save a couple hundred.
>
> Oh, while you're in there, change the primary timing chain tensioner and
> the intermediate sprocket bushing. They tend to wear faster than the
> other pieces.
>

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