Matched Assembly Verified — connecting rod weight group and bearing grade aligned to your D24NAP crankshaft journal condition before dispatch.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Part Number |
7032360 |
| Product Type |
Connecting Rod |
| Cross-Reference |
7032360 (reference only) |
| Machine Fitment |
Doosan D24NAP Engine |
| Condition |
New Aftermarket |
| Warranty |
3-12 months against manufacturing defects |
| Manufacturing Standard |
ISO-certified production facility |
| Balance Classification |
Matched weight group for rotating assembly |
Application Suitability
| Engine System |
Related Components |
| Block & Internal Rotating Assembly |
Crankshaft, main bearings, con rod bearings |
| Piston Group |
Pistons, piston rings, wrist pins, circlips |
| Lubrication System |
Oil pump, oil filter, oil cooler, gallery seals |
| Cylinder Head & Valvetrain |
Cylinder head gasket, valve stem seals, head bolts |
When a Connecting Rod Fails, the Real Fault Often Lies Elsewhere
Replacing the rod without tracing the root cause guarantees the next failure is already in motion.
I pulled apart a D24NAP in a Foshan workshop where the previous rebuilder fitted a standard-grade Connecting Rod 7032360 onto a crankshaft that had been ground undersize. The bearing clearance collapsed within a week, the journal overheated, and the engine seized again. That teardown cost the owner more than the first rebuild. Connecting rod failures in these engines frequently trace back to oil starvation from a degraded pump, incorrect bearing grade selection after a crankshaft regrind, or contaminated oil passages rather than the rod itself [NEED_CITE: common root causes of connecting rod bearing failure in diesel engines]. An engine rebuild part must be evaluated within the system that surrounds it, not as an isolated component.
System-Level Supply for the Rotating Assembly
This connecting rod sits at the centre of the block and internal rotating assembly, linking the piston to the crankshaft through the con rod bearing. A successful D24NAP overhaul demands that every component in this chain — crankshaft, main bearings, con rod bearings, pistons, and rings — arrives matched in tolerance and grade. Supplying the connecting rod as part of a verified set eliminates the mismatch that causes early bearing wear and imbalance vibration.
Bearing Grade, Crankshaft History, and the Oversize Trap
Every D24NAP that has been through a previous rebuild may carry a reground crankshaft, meaning standard-grade bearings no longer fit. The connecting rod must be paired with the correct undersize bearing shell — STD, 0.25, 0.50, or further — based on measured journal diameter, not assumption [NEED_CITE: crankshaft journal measurement standards for undersize bearing selection]. Engine serial variants across D24NAP production runs can also shift internal specifications. Confirming your engine serial number and measuring the journals before ordering prevents the most expensive mistake in any rebuild: assembling components that look correct but operate outside clearance limits.
Reading the Specifications That Matter
The matched weight group classification ensures all rods in a set fall within a tight mass tolerance, which directly affects engine balance at operating speed. An unbalanced rotating assembly generates harmonic vibration that accelerates main bearing wear and can crack the block over time. The ISO-certified manufacturing standard governs material composition, forging integrity, and dimensional accuracy of the big-end bore and small-end bushing seat. Bearing crush height and oil clearance depend on these dimensions holding within specification. The warranty coverage against manufacturing defects provides recourse if any dimensional check falls outside tolerance during assembly verification.
The Cost of Skipping the Root-Cause Check
Fitting a new connecting rod without investigating why the previous one failed means the underlying fault remains active. If oil pump output has degraded, the replacement rod bearing will starve and fail in the same location. If the crankshaft journal was polished but not measured, the bearing clearance may be too tight or too loose from the first revolution. These are not warranty claims — they are repeat failures that consume a second full teardown, a second gasket set, and another stretch of machine downtime [NEED_CITE: diesel engine repeat failure analysis after incomplete rebuild diagnostics]. The hidden cost is never the part itself; it is the labour and lost production of doing the job twice.
What We Bring to Your Rebuild Bench
Our own production lines and qualified sourced supply operate under one account and one warranty, so a complete D24NAP overhaul kit ships as a single consignment with consistent quality documentation. Eight product categories mean the connecting rod, matched bearings, piston assembly, gasket set, and seal kits all move together — no split orders waiting on different lead times. Minimum order starts at one piece, so a single-cylinder repair is never blocked by quantity requirements. Our technical team verifies bearing grade against your crankshaft measurements and confirms engine serial compatibility before anything ships. Cross-reference verification covers superseded and alternate part numbers, catching the errors that copied tables carry forward [NEED_CITE: aftermarket cross-reference verification methods for engine components]. Sample supply is available for fitment confirmation before you commit to a full fleet overhaul.
Documentation & Verification
- Commercial invoice listing each rod by matched weight group and bearing grade
- Cross-reference sheet confirming 7032360 interchange numbers (reference only)
- Dimensional inspection record covering big-end bore, small-end bushing seat, and centre distance
- Warranty terms specifying coverage period against manufacturing defects
- Packing photographs showing rod protection and set grouping before crate closure
- HS code and customs documentation support for international engine parts shipment
Installation & Rebuild Sequence
- Clean the block oil galleries thoroughly before installing the connecting rod assembly to prevent immediate bearing contamination
- Verify big-end bearing shell grade against measured crankshaft journal diameter, not the previous build record
- Torque connecting rod bolts to specification in stages, checking rotational drag after each pair is fitted
- Confirm oil squirt jet alignment targets the piston crown underside for cooling before finalising assembly
- Prime the lubrication system and verify oil pressure at idle before placing the engine under load for break-in
Share Your Engine Details for a Matched Quote
Provide your D24NAP engine serial number, crankshaft regrind history if known, and the specific cylinders requiring attention. Our team will confirm the correct connecting rod variant, match the bearing grade to your journal measurements, and quote the full overhaul package in a single response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What other components should I replace alongside the connecting rod during a D24NAP rebuild?
A: A complete rotating assembly overhaul typically includes con rod bearings, main bearings, piston rings, wrist pin bushings, and the full gasket set. Oil pump and oil filter are strongly recommended since lubrication starvation is a primary cause of rod bearing failure. Matching all components in one order ensures tolerance compatibility across the entire assembly.
Q: How do I confirm the correct bearing grade if the crankshaft was reground previously?
A: Measure each crankshaft journal with a micrometer and compare against the bearing manufacturer's undersize chart. Previous rebuild records may indicate the regrind size, but measurement is essential since documentation is often lost or inaccurate across ownership changes. Our team can assist with grade confirmation from your measurements.
Q: Do different D24NAP serial ranges use different connecting rod specifications?
A: Yes, internal components can vary across D24NAP production runs. Engine serial number is the most reliable identifier. Providing your serial number allows us to confirm the correct rod variant, bolt specification, and bearing configuration before shipping, avoiding trial fitment on the rebuild bench.
Q: Can I order a complete overhaul kit including rods, bearings, pistons, and gaskets together?
A: Yes, we supply matched overhaul packages covering the full rotating assembly and sealing components in one consignment. Each kit is built around your specific engine serial and crankshaft condition. This eliminates the mismatch risk that comes from sourcing individual items across different suppliers with different lead times.
Q: What system-level fault should I investigate if a connecting rod failed prematurely?
A: Investigate oil pump output pressure, oil gallery blockage, bearing clearance from the previous build, and crankshaft journal surface condition. Premature rod failure is rarely isolated to the rod itself. Tracing the lubrication path and verifying assembly tolerances during teardown reveals the root cause and prevents the replacement from failing in the same manner.
