Original BMW Cylinder Head Locating Dowel Sleeve 14.5 mm for BMW 2002, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Series, X5, X6, Z3, Z4, and Z8 (1967–2022)

Sized at 14.5 mm in diameter, the Original BMW locating dowel sleeve 11-11-1-743-118 is a solid cylinder head dowel used on BMW engines from the 1967 1600 through the 2022 750i xDrive. BMW names it simply a dowel, rated at D=14.5 mm and weighing 3 g, with the current number in production since October 1994. It is a solid-type sleeve and is sold individually. A locating dowel of this type sits in matching bores in two mating parts so they line up in exactly the same place every time the engine is assembled.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

This number replaced 11-11-1-726-239, and BMW rates the change as exchangeable retrospectively, so it serves older engines as well as newer ones. A later split-type version, 11-11-2-245-180, may also be used in its place. Cross-reference numbers tied to this sleeve include 04-10-6-005-001, 11-11-0-601-106, 11-12-1-278-955, and 11-12-1-726-239.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW, sold as an Original BMW Part
• Part number: 11-11-1-743-118
• BMW part name: dowel
• Diameter: 14.5 mm, solid type
• Weight: 3 g (0.11 oz)
• Production start: October 1994
• Supersedes 11-11-1-726-239, exchangeable retrospectively
• Alternate: later split-type 11-11-2-245-180
• Sold individually
• Warranty: 24-month parts warranty on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

Can I use the split-type sleeve instead?
Yes. The later split-type version, 11-11-2-245-180, may also be used.

Does this replace 11-11-1-726-239?
Yes. BMW superseded that number and rates the change as exchangeable retrospectively.

Is it sold as a set?
No. Each sleeve is sold individually, so order the number your job calls for.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm year, model, submodel, and application notes before ordering. PMB Performance has spent over 20 years matching parts to vehicles and can verify this against your VIN.