Engine Cradle Bushings - 1626368 SPACER no longer avail

[Guest 89Reatta]

Hi, I am ordering replacement engine cradle bushings for my 89 from gmpartsdirect. I am planning to have a shop do the actual replacement.

1626368 SPACER shows in stock on the website but once the order is placed it says the item is no longer available and that part of the order is cancelled. All of the other items are still available.

I believe I read in another thread these "spacers" are metal and can be reused-? Or maybe I am wrong about that, I can't find the thread tonight in any case.

I would be grateful if someone could confirm if these can be reused or if not if there is another source for these.

Thanks for your help,

Cody

[KDirk]

These are the "dished" washers. They can be reused if they are in good shape. Usually, they are not (all rusted away). This is not good news (that they are N/L/A), as I probably need to plan on doing these on my 88 yet this year. Great, another thing I need to improvise.

Anyone have any brilliant ideas for a substitute?

KDirk

[jonlabree]

Are not some of the later years the same part?

[Guest 89Reatta]

If anyone can provide an alternative parts number I would be most grateful. Thanks for your help. Cody

[Guest 89Reatta]

I have been researching this quite a bit.

I am hoping someone more knowledgeable than myself can verify whether these 2 spacers are one in the same:

1626368 and 14087853 = same thing-?

[zoltanb]

Check gmpartsgiant.com I just ordered 2 of 1626368. I will let you know if it gets canceled.

[Guest 89Reatta]

Thanks zoltanb. I ordered from gmpartsgiant.com and the order was cancelled. I assume yours was as well. It appears 1626368 really is no longer available / manufactured.

I did some more checking and 14087853 is not the same thing (it goes with the 5 piece bushing set up used on later models.

Does anyone know of a substitute or a source for 1626368?