What is a motor head?

The engine head is a component of the engine that closes the cylinders from the top, enables combustion of the fuel-air mixture and supports the timing system.

What is the difference between a car cylinder head and a standard engine cylinder head?

An automotive cylinder head simply refers to the head fitted to a vehicle – it contains the cooling channels, oil channels and the valve mounting area.

What does matching the cylinder head to the vehicle model mean?

This indicates compliance with dimensions, number of valves, material and cooling system - e.g. the BMW E46 320d cylinder head only fits the corresponding 2.0d engines.

How to recognize engine head wear?

Typical signs include loss of compression, loss of engine power, and changes in oil or coolant pressure.

Does the used cylinder head fit turbo engines?

Yes, if it is compatible with the specific model and year, e.g. BMW E46 320d cylinder head with turbocharger.

What parameters are important when replacing the head?

Weight, material, number of valves, cylinder diameter, compatibility with manifold and injection system.

Do used cylinder heads retain factory engine performance?

Yes, if they are correctly fitted and match the parameters of the original drive unit.

Engine heads

At Global Parts, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including cylinder heads for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, and others. Each cylinder head we offer undergoes quality control to ensure you receive a top-quality product.

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