2431159 Fastener Fits Caterpillar Models

One New Aftermarket Replacement Valve Cover Fastener for Caterpillar (Cat) Engines and Equipment

This aftermarket replacement fastener (also identified as a special bolt and valve cover isolator bolt) is used to secure the valve mechanism cover to the cylinder head on Caterpillar 3406E, C15, C16, C18, and related engine families. The 5/16" plated fastener is a direct replacement for Caterpillar part number 2431159 (243-1159) and fits a wide range of Cat engines, construction equipment, articulated dump trucks, and Challenger agricultural machines powered by these engine platforms.

Specifications

• Size: 5/16" plated fastener
• Weight: approx. 0.07 - 0.15 lbs.
• Application: Valve mechanism cover (cylinder head)

Compatible Models

Caterpillar Engines: 3406E, 3456, C-15, C15, C-16, C16, C-18, C18

Caterpillar Motor Grader: 24M

Caterpillar Excavators: 365C, 365C L, 365C L MH, 374D L, 374F L, 385B, 385C, 385C FS, 385C L, 385C L MH, 390D, 390D L, 390F L

Caterpillar Mining / Pipelayer: 5090B, 583T, 587T

Caterpillar Wheel Tractor-Scrapers: 621B, 621F, 621G, 621H, 623E, 623F, 623G, 623H, 627F, 627G

Caterpillar Articulated Dump Trucks: 735, 740

Caterpillar Challenger (Agricultural): MT835, MT845, MT855, MT865, MTC835, MTC845, MTC855

Replaces Part Number(s):

2431159, 243-1159

Aftermarket Interchange Numbers

1732390, H2431159 (Reliance Power Products)

New aftermarket replacement part - not remanufactured, not used.