Cylinder head
The cylinder head is a vital part of your engine. This component seals the cylinders using a head gasket. The cylinder head also houses various other parts that keep your engine running smoothly. For example, it contains several pipes for the coolant and engine oil, which lubricate and cool the engine. Additionally, the cylinder head accommodates the combustion chambers with spark plugs, the inlet and outlet valves, and the camshaft. It's much more than just a cover on top of the engine block. Therefore, a faulty cylinder head can lead to serious engine damage. A leak in the cylinder head is one of the most common defects. The part can also warp due to the extreme heat it's constantly exposed to. This can be repaired by having the cylinder head skimmed.
Cylinder head broken If your cylinder head is broken, you need to replace it as soon as possible. A defective cylinder head can lead to serious engine damage. Due to overheating, the part can wear out. The heat causes the cylinder head to warp, which can be repaired by having it skimmed. Another common problem is leakage of engine oil or coolant. These fluids are essential for the engine to run smoothly and stay cool. A defect in the cylinder head can cause these fluids to leak. This defect can be identified by a strange grinding noise or the engine overheating. Other symptoms to watch out for are smoke from the engine and loss of power. Do you recognise any of these symptoms? Then check the part and replace it if necessary.
Replacing the cylinder head You need to replace the cylinder head if it's broken. A defective cylinder head can lead to irreparable engine damage. Note that this is a very difficult job, which you can only carry out yourself if you have sufficient technical knowledge and experience.
When replacing the cylinder head, the biggest challenge is accessing the part. Before replacement, you first need to drain the coolant and remove surrounding components such as the throttle body, power steering system, and the air filter. Then, unscrew the inlet manifold and exhaust manifold and dismantle the rocker cover. You may also need to remove the tappets. You should now be able to unscrew the cylinder head and remove it from the car. When installing the new cylinder head, also use a new cylinder head gasket.
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Buying a complete cylinder head You can buy a cylinder head quickly and cheaply at Winparts. We have a wide range of cylinder heads from various top brands. By entering your registration number or car details in our registration check, you can find the right parts. We also have accessories such as cylinder head bolts and cylinder liners. In addition to cylinder parts, you will also find other engine parts at Winparts such as sumps, crankshaft pulleys, pushrods, pistons, and oil pumps.