stefank Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Hello everybody, recently I found that my Seville's left rear upper knuckle bushing is shot. I read in the archives that this problem is not so uncommon, and that the bushings are not available separateley at the GM dealer. Does anybody know if these bushings or a substitute are available elsewhere? I've already taken apart the left rear suspension to investigate the failure and to check the bushing construction and dimensions. These bushings seem to be of a rather unique design. I thought I might built a replacement but this seems difficult due to load conditions on the bushing. Ideas anyone? Thanks in advance Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Stefan, unfortunately, the rear knuckle is replaced as a complete assembly (how STUPID is that?). Regis and I were discussing developing a bushing replacement at one time. You are right, we don't hear it a lot, so as a result of a lack of demand, no one has developed a bushing replacement repair. Its also possible that the bushings are NOT pressed in and they are injection molded. That said, the it is replaced as a complete assembly. If you would like, I can check my local scrap yard for you for a good one, which side?, Mike Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefank Posted September 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Mike, thanks a lot for your reply. It seems that the bushing is pressed in, and could therefore be pressed out and replaced, if you had one... I thought I might produce an inner and an outer ring on a lathe and fill it with polyurethan (I've got a can already) but the inner ring has to be able to move in the bushing. This is the case in the original bushing, it is lubed with grease and sealed by silicone caps. Thanks also for your kind offer to look at your local scrap yard, but I'd rather replace it with a new one. A used one will be at least ten years old and I doubt it's in much better condition. Do you know what a new one costs over here? I asked at my local GM service...EUR 830 + 16% VAT...that's a whopping 1,250 US$ for ONE knuckle! Jeeze, I guess I should open a GM dealership! Best Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Stefan, send me a PM with your VIN number, I will request a quote from gmotors.com. I can have it sent here, and ship it to you. If I am not mistaken, its about $280 US... as I was thinking about buying one for my 96 Deville.. Who is best to ship to you by, DHL, UPS? Mike As you know I have paypal so it will be easy PS, if I ship to you does VAT come into play? http://www.insatax.com/pages/importantvatnews.php Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefank Posted September 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Mike, thanks a lot. I will send you my VIN. Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Stefan, re-read my post above, I edited it. At $280, the VAT won't be too bad, if you must pay it, Thanks, Mike Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefank Posted September 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Mike, I'll have to pay 25% approx. import tax + VAT. on the total amount including shipping. Stefan PS paypal no problem for me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 OK, I requested quote, will advise Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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