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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Sold each - 12 required per engine
Maintain engine reliability during rebuild work with this OE
Connecting Rod Bolt. The connecting rod bolt is a critical internal
engine fastener used to secure the connecting rod cap to the connecting rod
body around the crankshaft journal.
Fits:
- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Diagram Ref No 20
Although small, this component is subjected to extreme loads every time the engine runs. It must maintain precise clamping force under high RPM, combustion pressure, heat and vibration. For this reason, connecting rod bolts should be treated as essential engine rebuild hardware and replaced whenever the connecting rods are removed or serviced.
What Does a Connecting Rod Bolt Do?
The connecting rod bolt clamps the rod cap securely to the connecting rod.
Its main functions include:
- Securing the connecting rod cap
- Maintaining bearing alignment
- Supporting correct crankshaft rotation
- Preserving bearing crush
- Withstanding high engine loads
- Helping prevent internal engine failure
Correct clamping force is vital for engine durability and safe operation.
Why Do Connecting Rod Bolts Fail?
Connecting rod bolts operate under severe stress and can weaken over time.
Common causes of failure include:
- Metal fatigue
- Overstretching during previous installation
- Incorrect torque procedures
- High RPM engine use
- Heat cycling
- Thread damage
- Reuse during engine rebuilds
- General age and wear
Many connecting rod bolts are considered single-use components and should not be reused once removed.
When Should They Be Replaced?
Replacement is strongly recommended when:
- Rebuilding the engine
- Removing connecting rods
- Replacing big end bearings
- Servicing the crankshaft
- Building a performance engine
- Inspecting high-mileage engines
- Previous torque history is unknown
Replacing rod bolts during rebuild work is inexpensive protection against serious engine damage.
Why Replacement Matters
A failed connecting rod bolt can cause catastrophic engine failure.
Benefits of replacement include:
- Correct clamping force
- Improved engine reliability
- Protection of crankshaft and bearings
- Reduced risk of rod cap movement
- Professional rebuild standards
- Long-term engine durability
- Greater peace of mind
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100 Plasigauge strips per box
PLASTIGAUGE PL-A is widely used in the measurement of clearance in plain automotive bearings. Measurement of clearance in big-end bearings can be achieved without dismantling the crankshaft.
For measurements of: 0.001″ to 0.007″ (0.025mm – 0.175mm)
Suitable for use at temperatures between 0°C and 35°C
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3G Mineral Grease: To coat journal prior to use of Plastigauge
3G Silicone Grease: To apply to surface of shell
Lubricants to assist with the measurement of clearance in automotive bearings.
Plastigauge Precision Clearance Gauges
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche 996 C2 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C2 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4S 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2S 3.8L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 4 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 4S 3.8L 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman 2.7L 987C 2006-08
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
- Porsche 957 Cayenne S / GTS 4.8L 2007-10
- Porsche 957 Cayenne Turbo / Turbo S 4.8L 2007-10
- Porsche 958 Cayenne V6 3.6L Petrol (300Hp) 2010-17
- Porsche 958 Cayenne S V8 4.8L Petrol (400Hp) 2010-17
- Porsche 958 Cayenne GTS V8 4.8L Petrol (400Hp) 2010-17
- Porsche 958 Cayenne Turbo V8 4.8L Petrol (500Hp) 2010-17
- Porsche 958 Cayenne Turbo S V8 4.8L Petrol (550Hp) 2010-17
- Porsche 970.1 Panamera V6 3.6L 2WD 2009-13
- Porsche 970.1 Panamera 4 V6 3.6L 4WD 2009-13
- Porsche 970.1 Panamera S V8 4.8L 2009-13
- Porsche 970.1 Panamera 4S V8 4.8L 2009-13
- Porsche 970.1 Panamera GTS V8 4.8L 2011-13
- Porsche 970.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.8L 2009-13
- Porsche 970.1 Panamera Turbo S V8 4.8L 2009-13
- Porsche 970.2 Panamera V6 3.6L 2WD (310Hp) 2014-16
- Porsche 970.2 Panamera 4 V6 3.6L 4WD (310Hp) 2014-16
- Porsche 970.2 Panamera S V6 Turbo 3.0L 2WD (420Hp) 2014-16
- Porsche 970.2 Panamera S V6 Turbo 3.0L 2WD Executive 2014-16
- Porsche 970.2 Panamera 4S V6 Turbo 3.0L 4WD (420Hp) 2014-16
- Porsche 970.2 Panamera 4S V6 Turbo 3.0L 4WD Executive 2014-16
- Porsche 970.2 Panamera GTS V8 4.8L 4WD (440Hp) 2014-16
- Porsche 970.2 Panamera Turbo V8 4.8L (520Hp) 2014-16
- Porsche 970.2 Panamera Turbo V8 Executive 2014-16
- Porsche 970.2 Panamera Turbo S V8 4.8L 2014-16
- Porsche 95B.1 Macan S Petrol 3.0L V6 (340Bhp) 2014-18
- Porsche 95B.1 Macan GTS Petrol 3.0L V6 (360Bhp) 2014-18
- Porsche 95B.1 Macan Turbo 3.6L V6 (400Bhp) 2014-18
The Connecting Rod Bolt is a critical engine fastener that secures the connecting rod cap to the connecting rod, ensuring reliable performance under extreme conditions. Designed to withstand the intense forces of combustion and high RPM, this bolt provides the proper clamping force to keep your engine’s rotating assembly precise and stable.
Connection rod bolts are torque-to-yield fasteners, meaning they stretch slightly when tightened and should not be reused. For this reason, replacing them during an engine rebuild, performance upgrade, or repair is essential to avoid fatigue or failure.
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x12 Required Per Engine.
- Porsche Cayenne V6 3.6L Petrol 300Hp
- Porsche Cayenne S V8 4.8L Petrol 400HP
- Porsche Cayenne GTS V8 4.8L Petrol 400HP
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo V8 4.8L Petrol 500HP
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo S V8 4.8L Petrol 550HP
4802 / 4852 / CFTB / CFT / CYXA / CYX / CURA / CUR / CXZA / CXZ
- Porsche Macan S Petrol 3.0L V6 340Bhp
- Porsche Macan GTS Petrol 3.0L V6 360Bhp
- Porsche Macan Turbo 3.6L V6 400Bhp
CTMA / CTM / CTLA / CTL / DCNA / DCN / DHKA / DHK
- Porsche Panamera V6 3.6L 2WD
- Porsche Panamera 4 V6 3.6L 4WD
- Porsche Panamera S V8 4.8L
- Porsche Panamera 4S V8 4.8L
- Porsche Panamera GTS V8 4.8L
- Porsche Panamera Turbo V8 4.8L
- Porsche Panamera Turbo S V8 4.8L
- Porsche Panamera V6 3.6L 2WD (310Hp)
- Porsche Panamera 4 V6 3.6L 4WD (310Hp)
- Porsche Panamera S V6 Turbo 3.0L 2WD (420Hp)
- Porsche Panamera S V6 Turbo 3.0L 2WD Executive
- Porsche Panamera 4S V6 Turbo 3.0L 4WD (420Hp)
- Porsche Panamera 4S V6 Turbo 3.0L 4WD Executive
- Porsche Panamera GTS V8 4.8L 4WD (440Hp)
- Porsche Panamera Turbo V8 4.8L (520Hp)
- Porsche Panamera Turbo V8 Executive
- Porsche Panamera Turbo S V8 4.8L
4820 / 4840 / 4870 / CXPA / CXRA / CXR / CWBA / CWB / CWCA / CWC / 4620 / 4640 / CWAA / CXNA / CWDA / CWD / CWFA / CWF
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
9620 / 9621 / 9622 / 9623 / 9624
- Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005 -08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
9625 / 9626 / 9720 / 9721 / 9722
- Porsche Cayman 2.7L 987C 2006-08
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
9720 / 9721 / 9722
- Porsche 996 C2 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C2 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4S 3.6L 09/01-2005
9601 / 9602 / 9604/ 9603
- Porsche 997 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005>>
- Porsche 997 Carrera 2S 3.8L 2005>>
- Porsche 997 Carrera 4 3.6L 2005>>
- Porsche 997 Carrera 4S 3.8L 2005>>
9701 / 9605
- Porsche Cayenne S/GTS 4.8L 2007>>
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo / Turbo S 4.8L 2007>>
4801 / 4851
What This Product Does:
The connecting rod bolt is a critical engine fastener used to secure the connecting rod cap to the connecting rod in Porsche engines. These bolts hold the rod bearings in place and ensure the connecting rods remain firmly attached to the crankshaft during operation.
Functions:
- Provides the clamping force to keep the connecting rod and cap tightly secured.
- Withstands extreme stress from combustion, RPM, and load.
- Maintains precise engine clearances for smooth rotation of the crankshaft.
- Helps prevent catastrophic engine failure by keeping the bottom end components locked in place.
While connecting rod bolts are not usually “wear items,” they can stretch, fatigue, or fail over time, especially in high-performance or rebuilt engines.
Signs of trouble include:
- Engine knocking or rattling from the bottom end.
- Loss of oil pressure due to bearing movement.
- Metal shavings in the oil (from bearing or crank damage).
- Catastrophic engine failure if a rod bolt breaks under load.
- During rebuilds: bolts showing stretch beyond spec when measured.
Connecting rod bolts operate under immense pressure and constant stress. Even though they are small components, their role is critical — a single failure can cause severe engine damage. Because these bolts are torque-to-yield fasteners, they are designed to stretch slightly when tightened. This makes them single-use only; once removed, they should always be replaced.
Diagram Ref No 11
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