why is northstar engine so bad? I heard it is because GM put too short bolts in the head, but that can't be the only thing wrong with it, right? why did they not just put better bolts in it?

>why is northstar engine so bad?
It says GM on it.

>>28491285
I never had issues with my 350

>>28491285
Hue hue hue.
But yes, headbolts were the problem.

>>28491282 (OP)
Something about the block being too soft and the head bolt threads being too fine so they pulled right out over time. Also starter under the intake manifold lmao.

Had a friend with a Northstar buick Lucerne. Had a blown head gasket scare. Most people find remo ing ghe whole engine the easiest way to swap it.
Lucky she traded it. Now I need to figure out why the brakes are soft... Trying drum brake adjustment screws today.

>>28491282 (OP)
Head bolts.
Crankcase seals leak.
Pain in the ass to service.

>>28491282 (OP)
I'll tell you what isn't the problem. It's the four spark plugs you can see in the picture.

>>28491282 (OP)
90 degree dohc v8 transverse in the engine bay of a midsize car

>>28491282 (OP)
https://www.northstarperformance.com/sgstuds.php