What Goes Into a Remanufactured Cylinder Head from HHP?
The cylinder head is one of the most important pieces of your engine, and engine repairs due to a faulty cylinder head are time consuming and expensive. When you have to replace yours, you want to make sure you're putting the best quality parts into your engine to prevent issues from popping back up. No one likes to waste money on parts that end up not working.
With a remanufactured cylinder head from Highway & Heavy Parts you can rest assured that you'll be getting the highest quality replacement for your diesel engine.
So, what goes into one of HHP's remanufactured cylinder heads? In this article, we're taking you through what makes our cylinder heads so great!
Just what does a cylinder head do for your diesel engine? Read our article on the purpose of the cylinder head to find out more.
Do you need a replacement cylinder head for your diesel engine? We have ASE Certified Technicians on staff who can help you find the parts you need!
How are Cylinder Heads Remanufactured?
When HHP receives a core cylinder head to be remanufactured, the first step is to remove and throw away all the valves, springs, retainers, keepers, valve seats, and injector tubes. The cylinder head is then cleaned and prepared for the repair process. It is heated in a controlled environment to a temperature of more than 1000° F.
At this point, any cracks or imperfections are repaired by a process of re-forging. This process is done by a trained welder introducing molten cast iron to the area to be repaired at the same time the parent metal is flowing together to make a homogeneous bond.
The cylinder head is then cooled at a controlled rate. This has been proven to eliminate crack formation. Next, it is machined and set to manufacturers specifications using all NEW parts on assembly.
Do you think you might need a new cylinder head for your diesel engine? Check out our article that goes through how you can tell it might be time to replace your cylinder head.
How Does This Process Benefit You?
So, what does this mean to you? Essentially, it means that you can feel comfortable installing a cylinder head from Highway & Heavy Parts on your engine knowing it has been repaired the right way, using all new quality parts. It has been set to OEM specifications and is warrantied for a full 12 months! Due to our ability to repair the cylinder heads, we will give core forgiveness on such things as cracks and dropped valves. This is why it pays to source your parts from HHP! We have our customers best interest in mind.
Looking for diesel engine replacement parts? Call our ASE Certified Techs at 844-304-7688. Or, you can request a quote online.
Originally Posted March 28, 2017; Edited September 2, 2020