Cadillac Northstar - History, Problems, and my Mea Culpa

#Northstar #Cadillac #MeaCulpa The Northstar was unleashed in 1993 and was an award winning V8, comparing favorably with other engines from other brands.... Hindsight being what it is, it was also complex, with issues, and shockingly expensive to fix! In a previous video I said "...the excellent Northstar engine..." and have been criticized for it. This video is a history of Northstar, the common problem, and my (partial) mea culpa for my previous statement!

The TRUTH About Cadillac Northstars -Dispelling Myths about the 4.6 -Mike *Breaks* It Down +HEADBOLT
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The TRUTH About Cadillac Northstars -Dispelling Myths about the 4.6 -Mike *Breaks* It Down +HEADBOLT

Another Northstar? Why does the CAR WIZARD keep buying Cadillacs with this engine? Now an '04 XLR!
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Another Northstar? Why does the CAR WIZARD keep buying Cadillacs with this engine? Now an '04 XLR!

How the Northstar V8 Almost Ruined Cadillac
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How the Northstar V8 Almost Ruined Cadillac

Cadillac Deville: Is It REALLY Worth Fixing The WORST Engine
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Cadillac Deville: Is It REALLY Worth Fixing The WORST Engine

3 WORST and 4 BEST Cadillac Engines You Can Actually Own (Mechanic's Advice)
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3 WORST and 4 BEST Cadillac Engines You Can Actually Own (Mechanic's Advice)

Customer Returned This Cadillac Northstar L37 4.6L V8, How Many Things Can We Find Wrong?
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Customer Returned This Cadillac Northstar L37 4.6L V8, How Many Things Can We Find Wrong?

Fixing All The Issues With The Cadillac Northstar Engine
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Fixing All The Issues With The Cadillac Northstar Engine

Why did the the CAR WIZARD buy a Cadillac with a Northstar V8?!?
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Why did the the CAR WIZARD buy a Cadillac with a Northstar V8?!?

The Cadillac Northstar V8 | 5 Common Problems & Reliability
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The Cadillac Northstar V8 | 5 Common Problems & Reliability

Cadillac Catera: Rebadged or Brilliant?
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Cadillac Catera: Rebadged or Brilliant?

The 1989 Cadillac Brougham Is the Best Cadillac From 30 Years Ago
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The 1989 Cadillac Brougham Is the Best Cadillac From 30 Years Ago

Building a 10,000 RPM Intake Manifold for the Northstar Engine
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Building a 10,000 RPM Intake Manifold for the Northstar Engine

Total Reseal! PULL the Powertrain! 2006 Cadillac Northstar 4.8 4T80 Engine OIL LEAKS!#repair
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Total Reseal! PULL the Powertrain! 2006 Cadillac Northstar 4.8 4T80 Engine OIL LEAKS!#repair

"My Cadillac XLR's Northstar engine is bad!" So the CAR WIZARD is permanently fixing the head bolts!
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"My Cadillac XLR's Northstar engine is bad!" So the CAR WIZARD is permanently fixing the head bolts!

The Rise and Fall Of The Greatest Chrysler Ever Made
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The Rise and Fall Of The Greatest Chrysler Ever Made

Discussing the Myth About Cadillac Northstar Engines (2005-2011) #landyacht
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Discussing the Myth About Cadillac Northstar Engines (2005-2011) #landyacht

How To Set Cam Shaft Timing on a Northstar V8
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How To Set Cam Shaft Timing on a Northstar V8

The Cadillac Catera Was a Failed Attempt to Resurrect Cadillac
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The Cadillac Catera Was a Failed Attempt to Resurrect Cadillac

Best Car Engines: Cadillac's 1991-95 4.9L V8 Righted Most of the HT4100's Wrongs
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Best Car Engines: Cadillac's 1991-95 4.9L V8 Righted Most of the HT4100's Wrongs

The Lincoln Town Car Was Built Different—Here's Why Ford Stopped Making It
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The Lincoln Town Car Was Built Different—Here's Why Ford Stopped Making It