How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Cylinder Head?
A cylinder head is a valuable piece of machinery. It forms an essential part of the internal combustion engine, and it has become vital in industrial, automotive, and marine applications. But how much does a cylinder head cost, and are there ways of reducing the cost?
In this blog, we will take a look at where cylinder heads are used and find out how much they are likely to cost.
Types of Cylinder Head
The cylinder head is part of the internal combustion engine. It sits at the top of the combustion chamber and houses inlet and outlet ports and valves. It controls the combustion process by deploying fuel and air in a controlled way. In diesel engines, it also allows cooling water to circulate the engine.
The cylinder head found in a diesel engine differs in design from a cylinder head in a petrol engine. The combustion chamber in a diesel engine is contained in the cylinder head, meaning it is subjected to extremely high temperatures and thermal stress.
Within the automotive industry, cylinder heads are often made from aluminium, a relatively light metal with good thermal conductivity. This helps with fuel efficiency and speed.
In heavy industrial, marine, and locomotive applications, cast iron will be the material of choice due to its durability, castability, and compressive strength properties. It is also capable of enduring very high temperatures.
The cylinder head is scaled up or down depending on its intended use. It can form part of a small petrol lawnmower engine, or it can be designed to power a huge marine diesel engine on board a ship.
The material used to produce each is very different, and the specifications of a cylinder head will have a massive impact on its cost.
While a replacement automotive cylinder head will cost around £1000, the cost of replacing a huge marine cylinder head will be exponentially higher.
Is it Possible to Reduce the Cost of a Cylinder Head?
We all know how important cost and sustainability is. Regular maintenance and testing of your cylinder head will keep it in good condition. Put simply, it will last longer.
At Cast Iron Welding Services, we can help you save money and benefit the environment by expertly maintaining and repairing your cast iron components.
We have developed our own Gas Fusion Welding Process, which produces a stress-free weld repair with better metallurgical properties than the original material.
We can save you the cost of buying new without compromising on quality.
Marie Palmer
Director
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