Kent Dorsey
PCS Member / Funeral Director
I was discussing problem engines with a bus mechanic the other day, who said the 2007 International school buses were a nightmare. I am aware of some mid 2000 era Ford Navistar engines that have had issues. I know there are some Cadillac engine issues of '83-'84 vintage...
I am hoping we can compile a list of problem engines here... and please no, "I've had a blah blah blah '98 Northstar that has 209,000 miles and I would drive it to Bangkok..." type stuff... there are exceptions everywhere. I am talking about the engine issues we can all agree exist and a fair warning needs to be made when thinking of a purchase of a car (or truck) of this era.
Please help me fill in the blanks on any of these I mentioned in the first paragraph...
I'll start...
1997-2002 Cadillac Northstar engines
(blow head gaskets, blown engines, etc...)
I am hoping we can compile a list of problem engines here... and please no, "I've had a blah blah blah '98 Northstar that has 209,000 miles and I would drive it to Bangkok..." type stuff... there are exceptions everywhere. I am talking about the engine issues we can all agree exist and a fair warning needs to be made when thinking of a purchase of a car (or truck) of this era.
Please help me fill in the blanks on any of these I mentioned in the first paragraph...
I'll start...
1997-2002 Cadillac Northstar engines
(blow head gaskets, blown engines, etc...)