Classification of pistons and connecting rods: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Information
| 1 | Identification surface |
| Install connecting rod with identification surface to the exhaust side. | |
| Identification on rod and cap must be on the same side | |
| *YMMDD+ consecutive 5-digit number | |
| 2 | Fit bearing shells flush here; press in opposite side/check groove position |
| 1 | Data matrix code: 8 x 8 mm |
| 2 | Cylinder bank identification |
| 3 | Dimensional group marking (X)/Only one dimensional group (X) permitted per engine |
| 4 | Mahle short numeric code |
| 5 | Porsche short numeric code without mean group |
| 6 | Marking area for weight classes (+/-) |
| 7 | Arrow marking in direction of travel |
| 8 | Mahle control stamp |
| 9 | Arrow marking in direction of travel |
| 10 | Marking area for weight classes (+/-) |
| 11 | Mass group marking (X) |