GM Parts
engine support 90448 177
| Vehicle brand block | GM Parts |
|---|---|
| Part type | Engine Support |
Fields that were empty in the original catalogue database are shown as not recorded. No specification on this page has been invented.
Product overview
GM Engine Support
90448 177 is a engine support in the RUIFAN GM range. It is one of 11 references in the GM Parts block and one of 136 across the catalogue as a whole.
It can be quoted on its own or, more usually, as one line inside a wider order covering the rest of the GM Parts block.
Engine supports sit in a component group that most oil pan suppliers do not carry, which is why they are held in the same catalogue here — the workshop that needs the pan usually needs the mount at the same time. A note was stored against this reference in the original database and is published unchanged below.
What this reference is used for
- Aftermarket catalogue coverage of mount references
- Replacement of a fatigued or cracked mount casting
- Supply alongside the oil pan for the same application
- Workshop and fleet service stock
Specifications
90448 177 Data Sheet
Everything RUIFAN holds on this reference, taken from the archived catalogue record.
| Catalogue name | engine support 90448 177 |
|---|---|
| Part type | Engine Support |
| Vehicle brand block | GM Parts |
| Notes in record | OEM part number : 90448 177 Applications: BUICK/CHEVROLET SAIL ENGINE BRACKET |
| Manufacturer | Ruian Ruifan Engine Parts Co Ltd, Ruian, Zhejiang, China |
| Quality systems | ISO 9001, TS 16949 (as recorded by RUIFAN) |
Not recorded in the archive
These fields were not stored in the original catalogue database. They are confirmed per order rather than estimated here.
Who it is for
Buyers Who Order This Reference
Classic and long tail specialists
Single-marque and restoration businesses that keep selling references mainstream catalogues have already dropped.
Aftermarket distributors
Warehouse distributors and wholesalers building coverage across a whole GM number family rather than a single fast mover.
Engine rebuilders and workshops
Reconditioning shops and independent workshops that need the correct reference on the bench rather than a near equivalent.
Problems it solves
What Brings Buyers to This Part
- Mount castings crack from fatigue rather than impact, so the failure appears without an obvious cause and the part has to be sourced quickly.
- The support reference is hard to find because it sits in a component group most pan suppliers do not stock.
- A workshop order for a pan arrives without the bracket that has to come off with it.
- The support is being replaced at the same time as the pan and the buyer does not want a second supplier and a second freight event.
Key benefits
Why Buy 90448 177 From RUIFAN
Supplied against the reference recorded in the catalogue, not against a guessed equivalent
Archive photograph published at working size so flange pattern and drain position can be checked before ordering
Produced in the plant that holds the rest of the GM Parts block, so packing and marking are consistent across a programme
Quotable as a single line or as part of a wider order across the GM Parts range
Manufactured under the quality systems recorded by RUIFAN: ISO 9001 and TS 16949
Backed by a factory that has manufactured parts of this type since 1994
Materials and manufacturing
How This Engine Support Is Produced
The archived record does not state a material for this reference. RUIFAN produces both drawn steel and cast aluminum parts of this type, and the correct construction is confirmed against the part being replaced before production is scheduled.
Confirm construction
Material and method confirmed against the part being replaced or a supplied sample.
Form or cast
Drawn from sheet, or die, gravity or sand cast, according to what the original part is.
Machine and finish
Sealing faces, bores and threads finished to the reference.
Inspect and pack
Checked against the reference sample, then packed with the sealing face protected.
Manufacturing methods listed here are the ones recorded on the original RUIFAN services page: deep and shallow draw stamping; die casting, sand casting and gravity casting; chrome plating and vacuum metallization. The method used for a given reference is confirmed against the part being replaced.
Quality control
Quality Systems Behind This Reference
RUIFAN recorded ISO 9001 and TS 16949 quality systems on its original site. Certificate numbers and validity dates were not stored in the archived material and are supplied on request rather than stated here.
Sealing flange
Flatness across the full perimeter decides whether the part seals at all. It is the first thing to check on arrival.
Drain boss
Thread condition and squareness to the boss face, checked before packing.
Dimensional check
Against the reference sample for the catalogue number being run.
Packing
Flange protection specified per programme, because a bent flange makes a sound part unusable.
Customisation
If This Reference Is Not Exactly What You Need
The original RUIFAN site stated that the factory develops oil pans and other aluminum castings from customer-supplied samples or drawings. That route covers references that never made it into the catalogue, superseded parts whose tooling has been scrapped, and private-label variants of an existing part.
A physical sample is enough to start. Where no sample survives, a dimensioned drawing or a 3D file works. Tooling cost, lead time and ownership are agreed in writing before any work begins.
What to send with an enquiry
- The number stamped or cast into the part being replaced
- The vehicle, the engine code and the production year
- A photograph of the flange face and one of the drain boss side
- Annual quantity, or the quantity for a first order
- Destination market, which affects packing and documentation
Comparison
90448 177 Against the Alternatives
How sourcing this reference from RUIFAN compares with the other routes a buyer has.
| Option | What you get | Where it falls short |
|---|---|---|
| RUIFAN catalogue supply | The reference held in a 136-number catalogue with the archive data published alongside it, produced in one plant with one packing standard. | Fields the original database never recorded are shown as not recorded rather than filled in. |
| Original equipment channel | Guaranteed fitment and full manufacturer documentation. | Highest unit cost, and older references are progressively withdrawn from supply. |
| Local pattern part supply | Short lead time and no import handling. | Coverage is usually limited to fast movers, so the long tail of a number family stays unsourced. |
| Used or reclaimed engine support | Lowest purchase cost, sometimes the only route for a withdrawn reference. | Flange flatness, thread condition and corrosion are unknown until it is on the bench. |
Use guide
Identifying and Fitting 90448 177
A working sequence for confirming the reference and fitting it without a repeat leak.
- Confirm the reference against the number cast into the support being replaced.
- Check bore positions and section thickness against the old part before the engine is lowered.
- Support the engine independently before removing the old mount.
- Fit new fasteners where the manufacturer specifies single-use bolts.
- Torque to the vehicle manufacturer's figure with the engine at its normal resting position, not while it is jacked.
Torque figures, sealant specification and gasket type are set by the vehicle manufacturer for the engine concerned. Follow that procedure rather than a generic figure.
Questions About 90448 177
What vehicle does 90448 177 fit?
The archived catalogue record lists this reference in the GM Parts block. No vehicle application table was stored for this reference in the original database, so none is shown. Send the vehicle, the engine code and the number from the old part and we will confirm against the catalogue before quoting.
What are the minimum order quantity and lead time for 90448 177?
Minimum order quantity, carton quantity and lead time were not recorded in the archived catalogue and are confirmed per order, because they depend on whether the reference is being run on its own or alongside other lines in the same family.
Do you have cross reference numbers for this part?
No alternate numbers were stored against this reference in the original database, so none are published here. Twenty of the 136 catalogue records do carry recorded alternates. If you hold a number you believe matches this part, send it with a photograph and we will check.
What is 90448 177 made from?
The original catalogue record did not state a material for this reference, so none is published. RUIFAN produces both drawn steel and cast aluminum parts of this type, and the correct construction is confirmed against a sample or the part being replaced before quoting.
Can you supply this reference together with other GM lines?
Yes. The GM Parts block holds 11 references and they are normally quoted and shipped together. Consolidating is what makes low-volume lines viable in the first place.
Related References in GM Parts
Guides That Help With This Part
Oil Pan Sealing Surface and Gasket Basics
Flange flatness, gasket choice and torque sequence — why most replacement pans that leak were fitted, not made, badly.
Sourcing Replacement Oil Pans for Distribution
A buyer's checklist for adding an oil pan programme: number coverage, identification evidence, packing, and the questions to ask before the first container.
What Is an Oil Pan
What an oil pan is, where it sits on the engine and what it does — the original RUIFAN explainer, kept as it was published in 2009.
Request a Quote for 90448 177
Send the reference, the quantity and the destination market. We will confirm the part against the catalogue record before quoting.