Kolbenschmidt

Kolbenschmidt for Porsche

The Kolbenschmidt brand stands for more than 100 years of experience in the production of engine parts. With its products for petrol and diesel engines in the passenger and utility vehicle sectors, the company is indisputably one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Porsche engine bearings.

Choosing the Right Fit for Your Porsche

Where Kolbenschmidt is listed for Porsche, use the supplied model coverage and OE references to confirm suitability. Check details that commonly affect fitment such as model year, side/position, and connector type where relevant.

• Typical reasons to use these parts include engine rebuilds after wear, restoring oil pressure and compression, and building reliability for higher mileage or spirited use.
• Common warning signs before replacement include low oil pressure, bearing knock, oil contamination, scoring, and increased oil consumption when wear is advanced.
• Before committing to major work, confirm the diagnosis with measurement and inspection; for engine internals that usually means detailed checks such as clearances, wear patterns, and oil analysis.
• Cleanliness and preparation matter: flush oilways, deal with contamination sources (such as a failed bearing or cooler), and document measurements during assembly.

Browse by Category

If you already know the area you are working on, start with the category and then filter by Porsche model. Where real-world symptoms and typical reasons to replace are provided, use them to keep the wording grounded.

Engine Rebuild Parts — Engine rebuild components are typically used when internal wear, contamination, or known Porsche issues mean a refresh or full rebuild is the sensible route. They let you address loss of compression, excessive oil use, internal leaks, and abnormal noises in one planned operation while the engine is apart.

• Use diagnostic checks such as compression and leak-down tests, borescope inspection, and oil/filter inspection before deciding a full rebuild is required.
• When the engine is out, many specialists replace chains, guides, seals, gaskets, and other hard-to-reach wear items at the same time to avoid repeat strip-downs.

Engine Bearings / Shells — Shell bearings support the crankshaft and rods and are replaced during rebuilds, after low oil pressure events, or when inspection shows wear. Choosing quality bearings helps restore correct oil clearance control and protect the crank and block over the long term.

• Watch for symptoms such as low oil pressure (especially hot), rumbling or knocking under load, and metallic debris in the oil or filter.
• During bearing work, always inspect and measure crank journals, confirm clearances, and address root causes like oil starvation, contamination, or overheating.

Explore Kolbenschmidt at Design911

View the current Kolbenschmidt range for Porsche at Design911, then filter by model and category to narrow down to the right parts.