NO. it is not inside the engine. 2 bolts will release it from flywheel. Follow positive battert cable to starter.
In the motor.
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Front of engine below exhaust manifold
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On the fire wall. Behind the engine.
The starter on the Northstar is located under the intake manifold, not an easy repair by any means.
Changing the starter on a 1996 DeVille sedan can be a little complicated for beginners. The intake manifold will need to be taken off the car before the starter can be removed. After the manifold is removed, the starter can be taken off. The wires will need to be taken off the existing starter and labeled or taped for the new starter. The start is held in place by two bolts and after the bolts are removed the old starter can be removed.
Around $500.
Fuel tank must be removed.
Conventional 10w-30 weight
On the starter. It's actually a PART of the starter. If it's not engaging at all, (no click) it could be the keyswitch, a dirty or loose connection or the neutral lockout switch.
There are about 8 freeze plugs which one is leaking?