Original BMW Connecting Rod Bolt for BMW 1600, 2002, 2800CS, 3.0CS, Bavaria, and 3, 5, 6, 7 Series (1967–1993)

For the M10 four-cylinder and M30 six-cylinder engines, BMW's connecting rod bolt 11-24-1-719-991 secures the rod cap to the connecting rod in cars from the 1967–1976 2002 family through the 1985–1993 535i. A connecting rod bolt clamps the bearing cap to the rod around the crankshaft journal, so it carries the full load of each combustion stroke. BMW sets the weight at 39 g per bolt. Production of this number began in November 1987, and each bolt is sold individually. Each connecting rod takes two of these bolts, so a full rebuild needs two times the cylinder count.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

This bolt superseded the earlier BMW number 11-24-0-618-111. BMW rates the change as exchangeable retrospectively, which means the current bolt is the right replacement for engines built with the older one. Cross references also include 05-40-6-009-001 and W01-331-808-902. The same bolt appears across both engine families: the M10 in the 1600, 2002, and E21 3 Series, and the M30 in the E3 sedans, E9 coupes, E12 and E28 5 Series, E24 6 Series, and E23 and E32 7 Series.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (genuine)
• Part number: 11-24-1-719-991
• BMW name: connecting rod bolt
• Engines: M10 and M30
• Weight: 39 g (1.38 oz)
• Production start: November 1987
• Replaces: 11-24-0-618-111 (exchangeable retrospectively)
• Quantity: two per connecting rod, sold individually
• Warranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

How many bolts does my engine need?
Each connecting rod uses two bolts. Order two for every rod you are servicing.

Does this replace the older 11-24-0-618-111 bolt?
Yes. BMW rates the newer number as exchangeable retrospectively with the earlier one.

Fitment & Compatibility

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