Original BMW Upper Connecting Rod Bearing Shell, Blue, 49.00 mm for BMW E39 M5 and Z8 (2000–2003)

For S62 V8 engine rebuilds, the Original BMW 11-24-1-407-493 is a blue 49.00 mm connecting rod bearing shell that carries the rod on its crankshaft journal in the E39 M5 and Z8 from 2000–2003. BMW names it the bearing shell, blue, and tags it with size 49,00MM(0). This is the upper rod shell, and it is priced each and sold individually. Made in Germany, it has been in production since September 1998. A rod bearing is a soft, layered metal shell between the connecting rod and the crank journal, built to take the load and wear before the crankshaft does.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW applies this shell to the S62 engine in the E39 M5 and E52 Z8, and its data also places it in the ALPINA V8 version of the Z8. BMW lists this shell as blue with a 49.00 mm (0) designation. BMW also flags this part as having a limited storage life, so check the expiry date printed on the parts label when it arrives.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Genuine), made in Germany
• Part number: 11-24-1-407-493
• BMW part name: Bearing shell, blue
• Size designation: 49.00 mm (0)
• Position: upper connecting rod bearing shell
• Engine: S62 V8
• Production start: September 1998
• Limited storage life; expiry date on the parts label
• Priced and sold individually, one shell
• Warranty: 24-month parts warranty

Common Questions

What signs point to worn rod bearings?
A deep metallic knock under load or acceleration, low oil pressure from excess clearance, and metal flakes in the oil or on the drain plug.

Is this sold as a set?
No. It is one upper shell, priced each, so order the quantity your rebuild requires.

What happens if worn shells stay in service?
The shell can deform and lead to engine failure.

PMB supplies Genuine BMW internals for S62 rebuilds.

Fitment & Compatibility

Check the table below for the exact year, model, submodel, and any listed notes. Send your VIN and PMB Performance will confirm the fit, drawing on more than 20 years in the trade.