Guest Craig57 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I've located the part #'s I need.....Spacer 1626368 Nut 1150832 Cushion(Bushing) 1627359 Bolt 11503690 Cover,Bolt 1631396-5 But the only part I can find is The Cushion(Bushing) .(GM PartsDirect) Any suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawja Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I'm contemplating this project myself, could you list what (and how many) goes where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Last time I looked the bushings were nearly $200, may have been discontinued since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig57 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 6 Bushings total. 3 on each side. GmPartsdirect has the bushings ($11.00 each) At the local Buick dealer they say the rest of the parts are no longer available. Any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 When I changed out all my front bushings 5 or 6 years ago I was able to reuse the big dished/ shaped cover washer. The bolts are metric and they were picked up at an industrial bolts/ fastener supplier. I went with cadmium coated "grade 8" bolts but that was probably overkill.I just went to the GM Parts Direct Catalog and where you can search by part number and indicate the model as "Buick", they list;Spacer 1626368 at $4.42Body Bushing 1627359 at $19.18Nut, Bolt and Bolt Cover are no longer available.So, the nut and bolt are nothing special, any industrial bolt supplier has them in stock or can order them for you, just take in a sample. What they call the Bolt Cover is what I call the dished washer, I would suspect our Mr. Finn might just have a bucketfull of them. Just supposing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig57 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Excellent! Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dchgomag Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Madison Wi here. I found body bushing kits at AutoZone for around $30.00 a side. I found that Don Miller GMC also here in Madison has the bolts, part no. 10409029, at a cost of about $6.00 each. I'm picking up 4 today, leaving them with an on hands quanity of 38.Darrell~ Madison, WI., 91 Reatta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dchgomag Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 URGENT NOTICE.... hold tight on the bolts I noted above. I posted before having in hand. Seems as if the bolts I noted may not be the right ones. I'm going back today to work on the car but not before I speak to the parts dept. further.The bolts I did pick up seem to bolt through the cradle arm and not through the bushings.... at least that is what appears at present.More in a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig57 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I show the bolt as part # 115033690 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crtnrds Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Anyone have any suggestions on how to get the bolts out when the cage nuts have broken?The whole bolt & "nut" spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 is to apply penetrating fluid liberally over several days before you ever touch the bolt head with a wrench.If it happens to be one of the pair out at the Radiartor bulkhead you can weave your way into I believe both of them and get a pair of vicegrips on the sleeve part of the speed nut. The mid-one I believe has access through the side of the sheet metal perch. The rear on requires that you drill/ with a hole saw an opening large enough to get in there with penetrant and vice grips. Would recommend finding a large press-in plug/ cover so you size the hole to the closure you'll want to finish with.Perhaps someone who's resorted to the drilling option can recommend a minimum diameter opening?Step 1 again was Penetrating Oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadster90 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Bump for :Perhaps someone who's resorted to the drilling option can recommend a minimum diameter opening?in Greg's post above....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dchgomag Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Well, the bushings I purchased from AutoZone were the incorrect ones. They were too small. I ended up going with GM, found out here in Madison at one of the Buick Dealers. AutoZone I believe cost 32.00. Dealer 190.00. Best the correct part, huh?Instead of contorting, drilling, etc., I took the long and hard road. I dropped the craddle. At that time, I also found I had a bad ball-joint, which was replaced at the same time.What a different ride and handle.Next for me will be the struts, shocks then headlight motors.This week I'm also recovering the head liner which was dragging. I'll be recovering the a and b pillars. Buick colors is cat *** brown vinyl. My recovering (headliner: headliner material black. Pillars swade black.) Interior 2 tone from GM is brown and black.I'm also thinking of recovering the wraps from the b pillars around to the near center back where the speakers are mounted. That top wrap would be the only panels recovered. The (center section) that gains access into the trunk from inside the car would also stay brown.Any thoughts, notions or ideas??Thanks, D~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I checked my reference material and a Reatta owner told me the originals were not available back in 2002 and he used 1627359 (as Greg Ross noted) GM changed the design during the Reatta run so there are actually two different styles.If you have trouble, ask a friendly GM parts guy to look at the numbers used on the last Rivieras like our Reattas 1993.... they would work, but you may need all new parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I drilled 1 1/2 inch holes. I used a rubber plug to seal it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dchgomag Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I do know there was a change in a few thing during the reatta production. When I ordered the bushings from AutoZone, I was given only one option. As I'm experiencing, AutoZone staff tend to render me incorrect parts more then correct.I hope to spend more time going over this AACA board in the next few days but with school full time, work full time, etc., my time has been pretty limited.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig57 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Waiting on my bushing(#1627359) and spacer(#1626368) order from GmPartsdirect. Next question is, any guess how many man hours this project will take. Reatta is being soaked with liquid wrench daily til the parts arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dchgomag Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 What ever the book time..., in reality and with experience, and your choosen method of making these r/r, a few hours to ???Again, I dropped the cradle and made a few other repairs such as ball joints.When I initionally bagan the process, I was going to drill holes, etc. as noted here at this site. Getting into the process, the bolts and nuts did NOT play well. It required some torching/heating.Words of thought... since the nuts used in these applications are cage nuts (welded) to the sub-frame, if they bust loose... what then.Go slow, mark the bolts and watch then as you twist. Make sure they continue to move with the twisting of the wrench. Even then, if that cage nut breaks free from the weld how will you remove it for the new install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark Wishneusky Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Wow, I find out my bushings are gone in a few places (front sub frame, rear stabilizer bar, and rear control arms) and sure enough this was one of the top threads. I'm feeling better it's not just me.Craig, the bushing you ordered, is that just one? So will I need to order two?Does anyone have the part numbers for the rear stabilizer and rear control arm bushings?...oh, I also need the rear stabilizer bar hangers, too. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoweenie Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 The cushion (bushings) are rotted out on my Michigan '90 coupe. Is replacement really a diy project? The recommendation to soak the bolts with penetrating fluid for days makes perfect sense, but I've not seen much detail for actual removal/replacement. How is the vehicle supported during replacement? In other words, how is the weight taken off the bushing to provide clearance during that step? Any details from someone who's been thru the process would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Michigan. pay someone to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoweenie Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Vincent, thnx for the advice. I think you're probably right and was already leaning towards making that decision. I assume it's still a good idea to order the parts myself ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Vincent, thnx for the advice. I think you're probably right and was already leaning towards making that decision. I assume it's still a good idea to order the parts myself ahead of time.You are correct on both counts. Being a Michigan car it is likely to have rust on the ends the bolts that go up into the nuts hidden inside the frame. The nuts can twist loose and then you will have to cut a hole in the frame to access them. It is not for a do-it-yourselfer if that happens. Also it is a good idea to round up the parts ahead of time as they can be hard to track down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 This is a nasty job for anyone not fortunate enough to have a car that has not spent it's whole life in a nice climate. Mine started in Florida, spent a year in Ohio and then went to Kentucky for about a year before I bought it. Even with only 2 years in the rust belt, removal of the subframe bushings was a very unpleasant task. I was lucky and didn't break any of the cage bolts. The last of the six bushings had to be split with an air chisel to facilitate removal. I'll put it this way: I have what I call the "F" scale when working on cars (or other difficult projects). This has nothing to do with rating the severity of tornadoes, mind you. Doing these bushings was a 12 on the F scale within the first 30 minutes. Then I lost count. By the time I was finished, they had probably multiplied faster than the national debt. You get the point. FWIW, I did mine about 18 months ago. At that time, all the parts were available through GM SPO (dealer ordered). The part numbers were all different from the original spec'd parts as they had been superceded - in some cases more than once. This makes it harder to track down the parts needed, but not impossible if your dealer parts dept. knows what they are doing.KDirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig57 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Cushions(bushings) and spacers arrived after 21 day wait. Have been soaking with PB Blaster. Project will start this Friday. I'll keep you posted. Wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingglory Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 This is my next project after all the brakes are installed and the ABS restored. Oh, and the done light repair and horns. Then this.....Love the info. Keep posting and updating.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingglory Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 <table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="titletext" colspan="4" align="center">Collision Catalog </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tabletext" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);"> Item Number</td> <td class="tabletext" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);" align="right"> MSRP</td> <td class="tabletext" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);" align="right"> Core Price</td> <td class="tabletext" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);" align="right"> Price</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tabletext" valign="top">1627359 </td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$32.34</td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$0.00</td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$20.28</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tabletext" colspan="3"> Front suspension - Body mounting - Cushion - Front Lower 1986 - 1988 </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);" class="tabletext" align="center"> Add to Cart Contact Us </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tabletext" valign="top">1627359 </td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$32.34</td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$0.00</td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$20.28</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tabletext" colspan="3"> Front suspension - Body mounting - Rear cushion Rear cushion 1986 - 1993 </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);" class="tabletext" align="center"> Add to Cart Contact Us </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tabletext" valign="top">1627359 </td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$32.34</td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$0.00</td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$20.28</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tabletext" colspan="3"> Front suspension - Suspension components - Susp crossmember - Cushion Cushion 1988 - 1991 </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);" class="tabletext" align="center"> Add to Cart Contact Us </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="titletext" colspan="4" align="center"> OEM Catalog </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tabletext" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);"> Item Number</td> <td class="tabletext" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);" align="right"> MSRP</td> <td class="tabletext" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);" align="right"> Core Price</td> <td class="tabletext" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);" align="right"> Price</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tabletext" valign="top">1627359</td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$32.34</td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$0.00</td> <td class="tabletext" valign="top" align="right">$20.28</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tabletext" colspan="3"> Front suspension Body mounting Cushion Front Lower </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(51, 102, 153);" class="tabletext" align="center"> Add to Cart Contact UsThese guys seam to be the cheapest and the shipping is not as bad as GM parts direct.GM Parts Direct</td></tr></tbody></table> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingglory Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Are all these part numbers mentioned work on the 1990-1991 as well? The part numbers show 88-89.1626368 $7.46 $5.48Front suspension - Body mounting - Spacer Spacer 1986 - 19881627359 $32.34 $0.00 $23.79Front suspension - Body mounting - Cushion - Front Lower 1986 - 1988WILL THESE WORK ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig57 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I sure hope so. These are the parts I got from GM PartsDirect and they are special order. Not returnable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig57 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I would think these are the same for a 90/91. My source shows only 88/89. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingglory Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I just ordered mine. Not a bolt or nut available but I am hoping I can get that local.6 Collision Catalog - Buick Spacer 1986 - 1988 $0.00 $32.886 Collision Catalog - Buick Rear cushion 1986 - 1993 $0.00 $142.743 Collision Catalog - Buick Cover Right 1986 - 1993 $0.00 $3.243 Collision Catalog - Buick Cover plate Left 1988 - 1991 $0.00 $3.24Sub Total: $182.10Tax $0.00Shipping TBD*Total: $182.10I did not think the price was that bad but the labor is going to be a killer on the pocket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingglory Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I just ordered mine. Not a bolt or nut available but I am hoping I can get that local.6 Collision Catalog - Buick Spacer 1986 - 1988 $0.00 $32.886 Collision Catalog - Buick Rear cushion 1986 - 1993 $0.00 $142.743 Collision Catalog - Buick Cover Right 1986 - 1993 $0.00 $3.243 Collision Catalog - Buick Cover plate Left 1988 - 1991 $0.00 $3.24Sub Total: $182.10Tax $0.00Shipping TBD*Total: $182.10I did not think the price was that bad but the labor is going to be a killer on the pocket!The spacers and cushions are still available with GM. I just got notice that those are the only things still available.The bolt,nut and cap is all discontinued and I will have to get new bolts locally. I sure hope they are easy to find..:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig57 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Got my bolts from 2 different dealers here in the Milwaukee area. $10.00 for all six bolts. Got the nuts from Ace Hardware. Best advice I recieved here was to soak all the bolts with PB Blaster every other day for a 3 week period while I was waiting for my other parts to arrive from GM Parts Direct. 5 of the 6 bolts were no problem with the help of a torch. Also replaced rack and pinion unit at the same time. Total time for the job about 8 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingglory Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) I am in the PB Blaster stage !! I sure wish I had some bolts.Will an impact work just as well as a torch? Edited October 14, 2009 by Kingglory (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mc_Reatta Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Start with the impact wrench, and then bring in the torch if needed. Last resort is the grinder with cut off wheel :eek: Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingglory Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have been spraying that Buster but I not sure if I am covering the areas I need. I can not see the top where the nut is so, I am spraying the sides and bolt. Am I missing something?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig57 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Just blast with the blaster as best you can. I used one and a half cans of the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingglory Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Well all 6 are installed, What a #####*! Two bolts broke off and had to cut 2 access holes and then weld.Car is much tighter and handles awesome. This has been the hardest project I have ever done. All new cradle and rear bushing. replace a ball joint and drivers 1/2 shaft before it was all done. Just did the whole brakes a couple weeks ago.I am almost complete with this..Thanks for the support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mhuffy Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Glad you kept the project. What a great car you will have when you are finished. Just sent mine to paint - what a great feeling. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Good job. I knew I wouldn't be able to do it myself in my shop with my tools. You must have a pretty good set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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