95 cadillac engine

A hunt and count question. core/freezed plug.
NO VIN told no RPO code for engine told.
8th digit of VIN is ENGINE CODE VIN :"Y" below.
or vin=9 (8TH)
well even the service manual does not do the count.
it shows some, block and heads.
what you can learn to do is google it.
here is how to do that
I google new rebuilt raw engine blocks for sale.
watch out engine can evolve and even be swapped a newer GEN engine, 279 cu in (4.6 L)
but I will post for DAY new,1996 only
1996, the Northstar engine
RPO code LD8 or L37
lets to LD8
the DeVille Concours was available with the new 270 hp (201 kW) LD8 Northstar V8, and later, the high-output L37 Northstar generating 300 hp (220 kW).
LD8
first hit shows VIN-=Y shows 4 in the 2 heads 2x2.=4
left and right heads outside ends. and 1 rear and front of head for 6 total,

https://www.npdengines.com/product-page/96-99-cadillac-deville-4-6-northstar-engine-vin-y

found with google
die-cast aluminum block!!! SORRY NOT SAND CAST.

A GOOD TECH FINDS THE ACTUAL LEAK FIRST
SEEMS YOU ARE GUESSING,
THE 1995 BACK IS ALL DIFFERENT.

LOTS OF VIEW HERE, ALL FOUND VIA GOOGLING FOR YOU.

https://www.hpmotors.com/cadillac-northstar-v8.html

FIND THE LEAK FIRST, THEN WORRY CORE PLUGS IF AT ALL.

Ours was delivered new with a cracked block. Was fine after replacement.

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.

if this is a 4.6 northstar there are two on the passenger side on bottom of engine and of course the transmission mounts the mount on the front passenger side is a high failure item to check raise hood start engine press hard on brake pedal put car in drive accelerate engine (about 1/4 throttle from in the car watch front 0f engine on pass side keeping foot on brake pedal see if engine jumps up when you jab the accelerator if so the mount is broken

i would have to look back at records but a jasper engine if i rember was $3800.00 or so then we had labor and misc. cost added in for a total of around $5200.00 to $5300.00 and this is not new motor they cannot be bought only reman units are available this one has 3year 75k mile warranty

Pretty dependable,but not cheap to repair when there is a problem.

No it won't, The 1995 has OBD I diagnostics, 1996 and up have OBD II.

This should be the firing order;
2004 Northstar RWD/AWD 4.6L V8 (LH2) ... Firing Order: 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Please be sure that when you list your questions on auto's be more precise on info provided. Sometimes listing the Vin Engine number helps to to locate info. Good Luck!

it most likely has a 4.6 liter V8 in it