I want to replace the rear trailing arm bushings which according to GM are part number GM 90495585.
Can't find anyone having these in stock :-(

This part number also has corresponding part numbers for OPEL and VAUXHAUL but not sure if the specs are 100% identical.

Does anyone know of a place that may have inventory left?

Thanks!

 

The L series cars are Opel Vectra B cars designed in Germany. They are similar to the early Saab 9-3 and the entire run of 9-5 cars. The bushings and the installation tools are available on eBayUK. They sold many times more of these cars in Europe than Saturn did here.

 

Rock Auto, eBay

 

Thank you guys!
I placed an order with Rock Auto, but now I wonder if these really require installation tools that the local mechanic may not have.

 

Bushings were installed after much trepidation they will not fit or something else would go wrong!

Then I wanted to change the fuel filter. Another hick up here!

The mechanic believes I need to have new fuel lines because of rust near the filter connectors. Can't find these now! Not even on Rock Auto.

Any ideas for fuel lines?

Thanks!

 

Is your car rusting away? What does the mechanic do with other rusty cars. None of that is available for 20 year old cars.

 

Since the lines are plastic, any rust would be on the filter ends.
Replacement lines are not going to be avaiable.
I would first just replace the filter. If that doesnt work, you could replace the ends of the existing fuel lines.
Dorman makes replacement ends for all types of plastic fuel lines.
They are a PITA to change, but it is an option.

 

Thanks! I have to see if the mechanic would want to go with this option and replace the ends only. Hope there is enough slack in the line to allow for shortening.

As for rust, yes it becomes a problem - I live in the most rainy area in the Pacific Northwest.

He tells me I may have some sort of a leak due to rust on the top of the fuel tank, but this would be the next project - god knows what parts I will need there.

Our GM dealer cannot even find the part numbers in their system any more! They say this happens even with 2017 models!! Mine is a 2000.

 

You have nothing to lose by first just replacing the filter.

Leaks from the top of the fuel tank are quite often from a broken connection at the fuel pump assembly.
This is NOT due to rust.
Not all failures are due to rust !
The fix is to replace the pump assembly

 

Mechanic said lines are bulging out near the filter connection so he did not want to risk it and leave me stranded.
The problem is if the filter replacement is not successful, the car remains at his shop till I get lines (near impossible by the looks of it) or new end connectors that he installs on the lines (if he is willing to do it).
Of course if the filter is replaced without any trouble the lines or new line ends will be of no use to me.
The car was in so many shops, but no one ever bothered to replace this fuel filter in 25 years! No one ever said a thing.

Then I had no problem whatsoever finding the filter in stock in my small NAPA store, which begs the question, why are compatible fuel lines so hard to find.