Is the starter located under the intake manifold?

[67coupedeville]

I heard that on some Northstar engines, the starter is located under the intake manifold? Is that only on some models?

Spence

[Poobah]

I can't vouch for all Northstars, but that's where it is on my '94 Eldo.

[KHE]

All Northstar engines have the starter located under the intake manifold. That location keeps it cool, dry, and free of grease/road debris.

[67coupedeville]

You learn something new everyday. Is it a big job to change or service it in that location?

Spence

[Scotty]

You learn something new everyday. Is it a big job to change or service it in that location?

Spence

I do not believe that it is, someone here once had purchased and after market starter and mentioned that they had done the job 3 or 4 times and he had the job down to 45 minutes given the practice... the intake gaskets are reusable..

[JasonA]

The Northstar intake manifold does not have a coolant crossover, so removing the intake manifold is relatively easy. No coolant to drain. You don't have to get messy and greasy under the vehicle to change it. I had the intake manifold off one time to check my knock sensor. The starter was right there. The engineers were thinking outside of the box with that one. Great job!