Frequently Asked Questions
By the time most Northstar owners call us, they are so confused, afraid, and in a state of hopelessness. Are these questions tearing away at you?
1. My Cadillac Runs Too Smooth for Me to Believe It Has a Major Problem.
If you have changed your water pump, thermostat, radiator, cooling reservoir, and such, that is pretty much major proof. We only work on the Northstar; we just don’t trust them. We feel like our Superstars are the best Cadillac engines ever made. Once we handle the flaw, you can enjoy your Caddy. They all succumb to head gasket failure and oil leaks.
2. How Do I Know If a Particular Mechanic Shop Is Qualified to Repair My Northstar Engine?
We don’t trust the dealer with this repair because they are mandated to use Time-Serts, or they simply don’t do the repair anymore. Most mechanics are afraid of this engine. Make sure they have been battle-tested with this engine. We can probably give you a better price than your best offer, including the shipping.
3. What Am I Going to Accomplish by Buying a Used Engine and Replacing My Supposedly Bad Engine?
Absolutely nothing! You might as well take that money and donate it to charity! A used Northstar engine is nothing but a ticking time bomb. The same exact thing will happen to it. Our first objective is to keep your Cadillac original! Removing your engine and unnecessarily replacing it is like taking the soul of your car. These engines are strong and resilient, and we are confident yours can be repaired. Imposter engines come with too many questions. Call us right now and get a quote.
4. My Mechanic Has over 30 Years of Automotive Repair Experience.
Well, he could have over 150 years of experience, but if he doesn’t do these all the time, things can get ugly quickly. We are battle-tested with this engine and have experienced 90% of the nightmares with this engine. We are ready for anything new! We have the busted knuckles, shed tears, nightmares, and temper tantrums to prove it. We have also exalted in elation after our many victories. If you don’t feel comfortable taking road trips in your Cadillac, once it’s a Superstar, you will become a road warrior!
5. What about These Dreaded Oil Leaks?
We make the complete reseal part of our head gasket repair. We decided to do this because if we just did the head gasket repair, your engine would leak like crazy. If we solely did the reseal, it hastens the inevitable head gasket failure. GM’s reseal has a short life because it uses inferior materials.
6. What Is This Superstar Stuff All About?
The Superstar term was coined by one of our customers named, Hank Norman. Hank Norman is USC’s all-time leading receiver. When we told him that if he properly maintained his Northstar after we repaired it, we felt that he could get 350k mi to 400k mi out of the engine. His reply was, “So you turned my Northstar into a Superstar?”
7. What Should I Expect After My Northstar Becomes a Superstar?
From what our customers have told us, you should expect to feel more power, a smoother ride, and virtually no attention to the coolant gage… lol. You can expect to have better gas mileage and a clean driveway.
The most important thing you should expect is that you will really get to experience the Northstar engine without worries. Remember, this engine was designed specifically to combat overheating. It was engineered to give you a chance (a great chance) in the event a hose blows at high speeds, the radiator clogs, or some other issue that happens and compromises the cooling system. This is an unbelievable engine!
8. What If I Am Out of State?
We really want the out-of-state business. If you love your Cadillac, please call us today, and we will give you a very aggressive quote that includes the shipping. It’s the best way to repair your car. Call us right now!
9. Can I Trust Your Company?
We have an A+ rating with the BBB solely for the repair of this engine. We have been going 15 years strong. Our founder’s son is now even taller than him. We really get a kick out of what our services do for you!