Hyundai Veloster Cylinder Heads
Cylinder Heads to suit the Hyundai Veloster, cross-referenced against OEM specification and dispatched countrywide. Find quality Hyundai Veloster breaker yard at our facility.
What Are Hyundai Veloster 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
How we match cylinder heads to your Veloster
What changes across the range
On the Veloster, FS, then JS are all in circulation locally, and they do not share one parts list.
The asymmetric three-door layout means the left and right sides are genuinely not mirror images — door, glass and trim parts must be ordered by side.
Worth knowing: the Velostershares its Gamma GDi and T-GDi engines with the i30 and Elantra of the same era.
What we check on cylinder heads
- •The generation code, because Veloster parts lists split on it
- •The engine family — this Veloster was sold with Gamma 1.6 GDi and Gamma 1.6 T-GDi
- •The engine code off the block or VIN plate, and whether the car is petrol or CRDi diesel
- •Whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within its generation
In South Africa the Veloster is mostly a low-volume enthusiast car locally, so mechanical parts come easily through the shared Gamma engine family while body and trim need specialist sourcing. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Hyundai Veloster Cylinder Heads — Questions We Get Asked
Will cylinder heads from another Veloster fit mine?
Not automatically. The Veloster sold in South Africa as FS, then JS, and the asymmetric three-door layout means the left and right sides are genuinely not mirror images — door, glass and trim parts must be ordered by side. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Which engines did the South African Veloster come with?
SA-market cars ran Gamma 1.6 GDi, Gamma 1.6 T-GDi. The code stamped on the block is what we work from — the badge on the boot is not reliable on its own.
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.
Other Engine Parts for the Hyundai Veloster
Not sure which cylinder heads fits your Veloster?
Send us your VIN or the engine code off the block and our Hyundai desk will cross-check the correct cylinder heads for your exact Veloster derivative.