Set, crack connecting rod — a genuine BMW part, number 11 24 1 437 212. The number stamped on the part is 11241437212; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1437212. You will find it on our Engine shelf, under Connecting rod with bearing.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe, convertible and touring (320i, 1992–1995), with the M50 or M52 engines. It also fits every E46 body style (320i and 325i, 2001–2006), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 5 diagrams, among them Crankshaft Connecting Rod (11_1119) and Crankshaft Connecting Rod (11_2010). It weighs about 580 g (1.3 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
