Hyundai H100 Cylinder Heads
We source cylinder heads for every H100 generation sold in South Africa, then check the fit against your VIN before it leaves the warehouse
What Are Hyundai H100 Cylinder Heads?
The cylinder head sits on top of the engine block, housing the valves, camshafts and combustion chambers. On 1.6 CRDi, 1.6 T-GDi and 2.0 CRDi Hyundais the aluminium head is especially vulnerable to warping or cracking after overheats — an SA tow-strap incident or failed fan clutch is often the trigger.
Signs You Need New Cylinder Heads
H100 generations and cylinder heads — the short version
H100 owners are usually surprised by how much turns on the generation code — Porter, Porter II and the H100 bakkie all sold here.Dropside, tipper and canopy conversions mean the load body is frequently not standard, so load-bed and rear-body parts have to be matched to the conversion rather than to the model.
Engine families fitted to the SA-market H100:
Hyundai used several engine families in parallel rather than in sequence, so two cars of the same model year can carry completely different internals. The engine code stamped on the block is what a parts desk works from, not the badge on the boot.
Send us the engine code off the block or VIN plate, and whether the car is petrol or CRDi diesel with your enquiry and we will confirm the correct cylinder heads against your car before anything is dispatched.
In South Africa the H100 is mostly small-business transport that is loaded to its limit daily, which is why clutch, driveline and front-suspension parts dominate demand rather than trim or electronics. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
H100 Cylinder Heads: Common Questions
Will cylinder heads from another H100 fit mine?
Not automatically. The H100 sold in South Africa as Porter, Porter II and the H100 bakkie, and dropside, tipper and canopy conversions mean the load body is frequently not standard, so load-bed and rear-body parts have to be matched to the conversion rather than to the model. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Can you source cylinder heads for the H100 if local stock is dry?
Usually, yes. The H100 no Kia equivalent — a dedicated light-commercial cab-over platform, which gives us a second catalogue to search when Hyundai-listed stock runs out. We will tell you what we are quoting rather than leaving you to guess.
How much does a Hyundai cylinder head cost in South Africa?
Real SA pricing is wide — heads run R2,950 to R11,500 depending on engine and condition (new vs recon) and a Hyundai head gasket is around R945 through our supplier network. Send us your VIN and engine code for an exact quote.
What are the symptoms of a cracked cylinder head?
White smoke from the exhaust, coolant loss without visible leak, overheating, milky oil and bubbles in the expansion tank are the classic five. On 1.6 CRDi Hyundais, head cracks often follow an overheat. A combustion-gas test on the coolant confirms it.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai head gasket?
The gasket itself is affordable — a multi-fit Hyundai head gasket is around R945 through our supplier network. Labour is substantial, typically 8-12 hours including skimming the head and replacing bolts. Send your VIN for a full quote on parts and labour.
Can a cracked Hyundai cylinder head be repaired?
Sometimes — a small crack in a non-critical area can be stitched or welded by SA engineering specialists in our supplier network. Cracks between valve seats or into the water jacket usually mean replacement. We send heads out for pressure-test before quoting a repair.
Why is there white smoke from my Hyundai exhaust?
Almost always coolant entering the combustion chamber — head gasket, cracked head or cracked block. A sweet, sticky smell confirms it's coolant rather than water vapour. On cold SA mornings a short puff of white vapour is normal; persistent plume is not.
Tell us which H100 you have
The H100 sold here as Porter, Porter II and the H100 bakkie, and they do not share one parts list. Give us the generation code and we will do the rest.