2000 Cadillac northstar oil in intake

Nissan Frontier, Xterra 1998-05

• MAIN BEARING TORQUE SEQUENCE

Torque Specifications

Fig.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine Displacement Liters (cc) Engine ID/VIN Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Brearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Lug Nuts Intake Exhaust 1998 2.4 (2389) KA24DE
1A Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2B 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3
4C The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine Displacement Liters (cc) Engine ID/VIN Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Brearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Lug Nuts Intake Exhaust 1999 2.4 (2389) KA24DE 3.3 (3277) VG33E
1A Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2B 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3
4C The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine Displacement Liters (cc) Engine ID/VIN Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Brearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Lug Nuts Intake Exhaust 2000 2.4 (2389) KA24DE 3.3 (3277) VG33E
1A Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2B 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3
4C The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine Displacement Liters (cc) Engine ID/VIN Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Brearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Lug Nuts Intake Exhaust 2000 3.3 (3277) VG33E
1A The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
2B 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3C Step 1: Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
4D Step 1: Tighten the connecting rod bearing bolts to 10-12 ft. lbs.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 1998 KA24DE
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 1999 KA24DE VG33E
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2000 KA24DE VG33E
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2001 KA24DE VG33E
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2002 KA24DE VG33E VG33ER
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2003 KA24DE VG33E VG33ER
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2004 KA24DE VG33E VG33ER
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2005 QR25DE VQ40DE
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
Main Bearing Torque Sequence




Fig. Main bearing torque sequence-2.4L engine



Fig. Main bearing torque sequence-2.5L engine



Fig. Main bearing torque sequence-3.3L engine



Fig. Main bearing torque sequence-4.0L engine

Are you sure its oil? If you bought it used someone probably added Bars Leak or some other cooling system sealer which can appear as oil. Cadillac Northstar engines are well known for cooling system problems, and that is usually the first step people take. If it is oil that could indicate an intake manifold leak or a head gasket leak, although it usually results in coolant in the oil, not the other way around.

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Below is the torque specs for the rocker arm as you requested.

SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE

DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. Camshaft Sprocket-Bolt 54 40 - Camshaft Thrust Plate-Bolts 12 - 105 Forged Connecting Rod Cap-Nuts 54 +¼ turn 40 +¼ turn - Cracked Connecting Rod Cap-Bolts (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON & CONNECTING ROD - INSTALLATION) Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap-Bolts 41 +¼ turn 30 +¼ turn - Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Cross Bolts (3.8L) 61 45 - Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer Rear-Bolts 12 - 105 Crankshaft Damper-Bolt 54 40 - Cylinder Block Drain Plugs 20 15 - Cylinder Head-Bolts (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION) Cylinder Head Cover-Bolts 12 - 105 Flex Plate to Crankshaft 88 65 - Engine Mounting (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING) Powertrain Torque Strut 54 40 - Exhaust Manifold-Bolts 23 - 200 Exhaust Crossover Pipe-Bolts 54 40 - Intake Manifold - Lower-Bolts 23 - 200 Intake Manifold - Lower Gasket Retainer-Bolts 12 - 105 Intake Manifold Upper-Bolts 12 - 105 Lifter Yoke Retainer-Bolts 12 - 105 Oil Filter Attaching Fitting 54 40 - Oil Cooler Attaching Fitting 27 20 - Oil Filter 20 15 - Oil Filter Adapter-Bolts 28 - 250 Oil Gallery Plug 27 20 - Oil Pan-Bolts 12 - 105 Oil Pan Drain-Plug 27 20 - Oil Pressure Switch 23 - 200 Oil Pump Cover Plate-Screws 12 - 105 Oil Pump Pick-up Tube-Bolt 28 - 250 Oil Dipstick Housing-Bolts 48 35 - Rocker Arm Shaft-Bolts 23 - 200 Spark Plug 16 12 - Thermostat Housing 12 - 105 Timing Chain Case Cover -M8 Bolt 27 20 - -M10 Bolt 54 40 - Water Pump-Bolts 12 - 105 Water Pump Pulley-Bolts 28 - 250
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Northstars are notorious for having head gasket issues. I can not be sure without having the car in front of me, but I would suggest having them checked by a reputable shop. This is not an easy, or cheap job to have done.

Time for Intake Gaskets and possibly head gaskets, very common problem with these, the intake gaskets go bad and the coolant actually burns in the cylinder and of course the cylinder pumps air into the coolant system because of intake gaskets being bad. :-(

If you have to pull a cylinder head on a 1993-1999 4.0L or 4.6L Northstar V8 to replace a gasket or do a valve job, do not reuse the old 11mm head bolts. Also, GM has revised the head bolt torque values and tightening procedure as follows:

1. In sequence, torque all bolts to 30 ft.-lbs.
2. In sequence, rotate all bolts an additional 70 degrees.
3. In sequence, rotate all bolts an additional 60 degrees.
4. In sequence, rotate all bolts another 60 degrees.
5. Torque the front three M6 head bolts to 106 in.-lbs.

Hello, This information is from the 1995 cadillac 4.6 Northstar service manual: oil pressure specifications engine at normal operating temp at idle 5 psi at 2000 rpm 35 psi Based on experience you would be better off putting another engine in your car. You can not turn the crankshaft on a Northstar engine. It sounds like the main and connecting rod bearings are worn beyond specs and also the cam bearings. You would spend more on parts compared to cost of another engine. That is my recommendation.

It is probably a head gasket issue if you have replaced the thermo and the pump and it still overheats. You probably can drive it 15 minutes or so and then the gauge starts soaring towards overheat shortly there after. Under completely normal driving conditions. Northstar engine's actually don't overheat not from bad head gaskets (they aren't the defect issue) but the inferior bolts holding the heads to the block. The bolts have been found to be pulling out of the Northstar's soft aluminum block(this is the actual problem but it's blamed on the gaskets). Causing spaces between the block, gaskets and the head that allows hot exhaust air to seep into the coolant flow chambers. This why your have coolant bubbling out of the top of the overflow valve under the hood after only short drives. Under normal operation the engine is literally boiling it's own water supply. The head bolt issue is a design flaw by GM and one that leads to a great number of Northstar engines being crippled at well under 100K miles of driving. Only remedy is to have both heads pulled off the engine, the head bolt replaced with new gasket and you're all set. Bad new very labor intensive whcih = a several thousand dollar repair. I had it happen to my 1998 Concourse Deville. I feel your pain.

The oil life resets to zero after the engine overheats. Check for external leaks first, make sure the water pump belt is still there and turning. The most likely cause if the car has over 70,000 miles is head gaskets.

If you are not loosing coolant on the ground. You may have a problem of a bad intake manifold gasket or worst a bad head gasket. The two things to look at are coolant in your oil, manifold gasket. Coolant out the exhaust, head gasket.