CAT 6V5696 BOLT for 345C Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
The 6V5696 BOLT is a genuine and high-quality OEM replacement part compatible with Caterpillar 345C, 330C and 325C equipment. It is categorized under Bolt/Nut. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 3126B: BASIC ENGINE, group 118-1727, page 140; 325C: BASIC ENGINE, group 135-2969, page 56.
6V5696 BOLT for Caterpillar 345C — Genuine CAT & Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine CAT and OEM-equivalent direct-replacement BOLT (Part # 6V5696). Designed for CAT 345C, 330C, 325C, 3126B, 325D, 330D, 345D, 365B equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 345C, 330C, 325C, 3126B, 325D, 330D, 345D, 365B
- ✔ Meets Caterpillar original quality and performance standards
- ✔ Genuine CAT lines: New Genuine / Cat Reman / Cat Classic | OEM-equivalent direct replacements
- ✔ Available for order, contact for lead time
Specifications
| Part Number (MPN) | 6V5696 |
| Product Name | BOLT |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 345C, 330C, 325C, 3126B, 325D, 330D, 345D, 365B |
| Weight | 0.09 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine CAT / OEM-equivalent direct replacement) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 6V5696 in the Caterpillar parts manual: the machine it is published under, the system it belongs to, the group number and the manual page. Use it to confirm the part against your own parts book before ordering.
| Machine | System | Group No. | Manual Page |
| 3126B | BASIC ENGINE | 118-1727 | p.140 |
| 325C | BASIC ENGINE | 135-2969 | p.56 |
| 325D | BASIC ENGINE | 232-3717 | p.41 |
| 330C | BASIC ENGINE | 118-1727 | p.67 |
| 330D | BASIC ENGINE | 118-1727 | p.46 |
| 336D | BASIC ENGINE | 118-1727 | p.40 |
| 345C | BASIC ENGINE | 170-4743 | p.41 |
| C13 | BASIC ENGINE | 225-9556 | p.213 |
System Notes — BASIC ENGINE
The basic engine group covers the core structure and internals: cylinder block, cylinder head, pistons, rings, liners, connecting rods, crankshaft, bearings, camshaft and the gasket sets that seal them. These parts determine compression, oil pressure and power output. They wear gradually — rings lose tension, bearings show copper, liners glaze — and the first signs are usually blow-by from the breather, rising oil consumption, or a knock that gets louder as the engine warms. Replacing a basic engine part is a planned overhaul decision rather than a roadside fix, so matching the exact part number and serial number range matters more here than anywhere else on the machine.
System Notes — FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system covers the injection pump, injectors, fuel transfer pump, filters and water separator, lines and the tank. It meters and atomises diesel at the precise moment and quantity the engine needs. Modern CAT engines run very tight injector tolerances, so the group is sensitive to water and dirt: a worn injector dribbles instead of atomising, causing rough idle, white smoke and diluted oil, while a clogged filter starves the pump under load. Parts here are replaced when the engine misfires, smokes, loses power under load, or when the water separator keeps tripping — always after the fuel quality itself has been ruled out.
FAQ
Is 6V5696 the right part for my machine?
Match the part number on your old part, or send us your equipment serial number — WSTPARTS verifies fitment free of charge for CAT 345C.
Genuine CAT vs direct replacement — what is the difference?
Genuine CAT covers three factory lines: New Genuine, Cat Reman (core exchange with core charge) and Cat Classic (brand-new economy line). OEM-equivalent direct replacements are non-CAT parts; grade and warranty are confirmed in the quotation.
Stock, shipping and warranty?
Lead time confirmed on request; we quote the fastest available option. Every order is covered by a warranty per quotation.
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