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I traded a fishing pole for my 99 Cadillac. I will be fixing the head bolt problem and replacing the gasket. 😂

Such a shame, I love these cars

Thanks for your information. This month of March 2024 I just bought 1996 Deville from original old lady, she is low miles, 72K miles. I definitely will replace all suspension parts, brakes/rotors/calibers for safe side. 🥂 believe it or not I park the Deville in garage side by side with my Corvette C8. My first Cadillac was 2007 Escalade bought brand new but it went south after 78k miles.

These are beautiful cars, and yours is amazing. It is such a shame about those engine issues, would be proud to own and drive one. Styling that will always look good. What do you mean by shorter "header bolts"? Shorter cylinder head bolts? If so, could you use the longer head bolts in the affected engine? Cadillac was trying to be on the cutting edge of technology, but failed to test and refine these things before releasing them to the public... Thanks for the info...

The problems were from 92 - 2005, 2006 - 2011 were the better Northstar engines, the hose to the reservoir sometimes gets clogged and needs to be blown out... that will cause overheating.

I had the water pump tensioner issue with my 2002 Eldorado ETC, it did in fact lead to the water pump also needing to be replaced, happened at roughly 115,000 miles. Did not blow the heads when overheating thankfully enough. Nice vid! Thanks for the informative content!

Can you put a 2000 or later motor in a 98 caddy?

I’m rebuilding my 2001 Deville now. It was over heating because one head bolt thread was stripped out from the factory. I drilled out and replaced them. I use new Felpro head bolts and I torque them to 50 lbs.-ft.

Dude y is mine at the bottom bolts on top 2:17

It is a lie engineers made modifications

All the northstar 97 up to 2005 they all overheat

Ouch bro...just traded my 1974 Dodge Sportsman Motorcoach RV for a 97... overheating too.😞

Thank you for the advice I had a beautiful 1997 Eldorado with 96 k miles and it overheated. I want another Cadillac thanks again

If it has steam or water coming out your exhaust, head gaskets are leaking

Junk

my 2000s cadillac sts was cylindergasket blowing up at 150 000km

I’ve recently bought a 03 Seville SLS 119k miles , really clean inside and out , I’ve recently changed the battery and bought to install new radiator fans , it doesn’t over heat when I’m driving thankfully but when I come to a complete stop with the ac she will rise a little bit and jump back down when I drive again , any tips I’d really appreciate it thank you

I just bought a 97 in prestige condition it has 124 thousand miles on it , the motor in this car is strong , the Transmission is strong no erratic shifting . I look up what North Star engines to stay away from and the 97 weren't the ones too , so I don't know if you have had a bad experience or you where mislead , but we will see from this day forward with in 6 months to a year I'll come back to this video and give you my thoughts and reviews on this 97 I have and see if any changes needed to be needed .

THE JANK MOTOR S .RUN AWAY FAR

Great content

I bought a 1998 And it is a nightmare: coolant issue and over heating engine issue Been to several mechanics And they can't fix it right thank you for the information I wish I saw your video before I bought this nitemare car 😢

Talks a lot but no action

I have a 2006 Northstar that overheat, nobody can fix the problem. I just waste money going from one mechanic to another.

Can I put a Cadillac 2000 engine in a 97 Cadillac?

Why pray over it is it never fixable?

What's the best sign to know if the head gasket is blown in those 3 years...?

If I have a heating problem with my 97 right now is it fixable do I need to get a new engine or is it a problem by the reservoir...

I just bought a 1997 Cadillac limousine yesterday....smh lol so 🤷🏾‍♂️ idk

Thank you very much! You saved me hours just trying to get the caliper back in!

You being to technical for dyi'ers

You doing more talking then showing the work bro.

what a chore to listen to this guy....painfully slow drag in his monologue. couldnt........uhhh.....get.........through...............this..........uhh...........ummmmmmm..........,,,.........video

i have a 1998 deville d'elegance that im restoring just got new suspension new brakes new interior peaces new heater core about to send it in for paint. ive had it for over a year ita has 190k miles and never once had a over heating issue other then when i ran it on water cuz i had no coolant. once i replaced the water with proper coolant its ran fine ever since

Great post - thank you

I just bought a 99 DeVille 7 grand 90k overheating now already changed thermostat too

Head bolts not header bolts headers are for exhaust head bolts are what holds the head on and that's what stretches and pulls out and causes leaks header bolts are for exhaust manifolds

Thank you very much for this valuable information!

Thanks Bro Stone ! I didn't know about the '97, '98 & the 1999 models. I have a 2000 Caddy Eldorado. It's been a good performing car overall, but it's gotten a little warm over the years from time to time. I didn't know about those header bolts until you told us in this video. The older Cadillac engines, before 1992, were good engines and had great cooling systems. The North star engines, most were good, but all had those paper thin radiators and of course those water pump pulleys and overflow tank issues. I appreciate the heads-up on which models were the best to buy & ones not to.

Is a 2009 Cadillac North Star Motor good

Whole driving or stopped at light etc sound comes from engine tapping or something. Sometimes it stops but sometimes doesn't matter if movingng or stopped . Anyone know how to fix this or what it is . Only 108000 miles . 2003 cadillac seville sts. Driving me crazy. Oil level fine. Coolant level fine.

Thanks, I have a 98 and praying... lol

Another important item on this engine is the hollow bolt.

I just got a 2000 and I smell antifreeze but no leaks. But I will check that hose as well as change the tensioner and belt. But it's been a great car

The 1996 aurora L47 4.0v8?

BTW....why didnt Cadillac do a recall on this!!!! If its as bad as u say it is.......

I have a 1997 Cadillac Deville...right at 300k miles.....had it since 60k miles.....never had no problems... I just keep oil changed every 3k miles...keep radiator flushed and filled once a year.....and take care of it. Thnx.

You just shot my spirit a little because I just got a 1997 Cadillac Deville and it has over a 160K mi. on it. Keep me in your prayers because I am keeping it for a while and do all that I can to keep her running. Thanks for the video bro.

I just brought a 99 eldorado has 200+ miles and I race it weekly no problems with overheating

excelente explicacion amigo desde hoy considerame un seguidor mas en tu canal

Sir my 1999 didnt have a problem, it was a 1999 Mid year, I got 247K and didn’t hAVE A Problem. Ive been an GM/EDS employee.