Name: Hyundai Cylinder Heads For Sale
Brand: Hyundai
Availability: InStock

Question 1

My Hyundai Theta II 2.4 is knocking — is it the engine or just the head?

Accepted Answer

The infamous Theta II 2.4 GDI (G4KJ) recall is a bottom-end / rod-bearing failure rather than a head failure — once a Theta II is knocking from the bottom, a head swap will not save it. However, the Theta II MPI (G4KE) variant and many older Theta and Theta II engines do suffer head-related failures: warped decks from overheating, cracked exhaust ports, and stretched head bolts. We pressure test every head before sale and supply with new head bolts, gasket and stretch torque specs.

Question 2

How much does a used Hyundai cylinder head cost in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Used Hyundai cylinder heads range from R3,500 for a Gamma 1.6 (G4FC) head from a write-off donor up to R14,500 for a low-mileage D4HB 2.2 CRDi head from a Santa Fe DM. Theta II 2.4 heads (G4KE) typically run R6,500–R9,500 used or R12,000–R15,000 reconditioned with new valves. Lambda 3.3 V6 heads are R5,500–R8,500 per side. D4CB 2.5 CRDi heads from H100/H1 donors are R5,500–R9,500.

Question 3

What does a reconditioned head include vs a bare used casting?

Accepted Answer

A bare used cylinder head is the casting only — pressure tested but with the original valves, seats, springs and camshafts. A reconditioned head adds new valves (or refaced originals), refaced seats, new valve stem seals, new springs and a magnaflux check for cracks. Reconditioned heads come with a longer warranty but cost 50–80% more than a bare casting. For a 250,000 km Tucson the reconditioned route is usually cheaper than risking a bare head with worn valve guides.

Question 4

Do I really need to replace the head, or could it be a complete short-block?

Accepted Answer

If the bottom end is fine (no knock, healthy oil pressure) and only the top end has failed — common after a snapped cambelt on the older Gamma and Beta engines, or after a coolant loss event on a Theta II — then a head replacement is the right call. If the bottom end is also damaged (bearing knock, low compression on multiple cylinders, oil-pressure drop) you are better off costing a complete short-block alternative or full engine replacement. We will quote both options so you can compare.

Question 5

Do you also stock gearboxes, in case the cambelt damage took both?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a snapped cambelt that bent valves will sometimes also damage the gearbox bell-housing or the flywheel ring gear. We can quote a matching transmission alongside a head from our gearbox stock. If your engine is past saving and you want to swap the whole assembly, see our complete-engine listings instead.

Question 6

Can you deliver a Hyundai cylinder head to Cape Town or Durban?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cylinder heads are crated individually with foam padding (they are surprisingly fragile in transit) and dispatched via courier. Cape Town and Durban arrive in 3–5 working days, Bloemfontein and Polokwane in 2–3 days, and same-day collection is available across the greater Johannesburg area. We export to Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique on request.

Head / Engine Family	Fits Models	Price Range
Theta II 2.4 Head (G4KE MPI)	Sonata YF, Santa Fe DM, Azera HG, ix35	R6,500 – R15,000
Theta II 2.4 Head (G4KJ GDI)	Sonata YF, Santa Fe DM, Tucson TL — recall-affected	R7,500 – R16,500
Theta II 2.0 Head (G4KD)	Tucson LM, ix35, Sonata YF 2.0	R5,500 – R12,000
Gamma 1.6 Head (G4FC / G4FG)	Accent RB, i20, i30, Elantra MD, Veloster, Creta	R3,500 – R8,500
Gamma 1.4 Head (G4FA)	i20, Accent RB, Elantra	R3,500 – R7,500
Lambda 3.3 V6 Head (G6DA per side)	Azera TG / HG, Santa Fe CM 3.3	R5,500 – R8,500
Lambda 3.8 V6 Head (G6DB per side)	Azera 3.8, Genesis	R6,500 – R9,500
CRDi 2.2 D4HB Head	Santa Fe CM/DM/TM, Tucson (export), Sorento	R8,500 – R14,500
CRDi 2.0 D4HA Head	Tucson LM, ix35, Sonata diesel	R7,500 – R12,500
CRDi 2.5 D4CB Head	H100 HR Bakkie, H1 / iLoad TQ, Grand Starex	R5,500 – R9,500
CRDi 1.6 D4FB Head	i30 FD/GD, Tucson LM 1.6 CRDi	R4,500 – R8,500
Alpha 1.6 Head (G4ED)	Getz, Accent LC/MC, Matrix, Elantra XD	R3,500 – R6,500
Beta 2.0 Head (G4GC)	Tucson JM, Elantra XD/HD, i30 FD, Tiburon	R4,500 – R7,500

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