6D125 - 1 Used Engine Heads For Excavator PC400 - 5 6151 - 11 -
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Specification
| Item: Engine cylinder head |
| Engine Type: Diesel |
| Application: Excavator |
| Injection: Direct |
| valve: 12 valve |
| Cooling: Water Cooling |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 |
| Model: 6D125 |
Description
Cylinder Head Replacement Questions
Question: what is the cylinder replacement cost?
Answer: the cost amounts to $500 roughly. That includes the amount
you spend to buy the component and installation expenses. If you
carry out the replacement yourself, the only cost will be the
cylinder head price, which would reduce the amount by up to $300 or
more.
Question: how do you remove a stuck cylinder head?
Answer: a cylinder head may be difficult to remove due to tightly
mounted bolts. Here is how to remove stuck head bolts. Use a
breaker bar to increase leverage, taking care not to use too much
force. You may also use penetrating fluid to loosen the bolts.
After you have removed the bolts, here is how to remove a stuck
cylinder head. Insert a screwdriver at the edges between the head
and the cylinder block. Lift the screwdriver gently but with force
to pry open the space between the two components.
Question: when should I replace a cylinder head?
Answer: bad cylinder head symptoms show that you need to replace
the component. Most often, the signs also good indicate when to
change the head gasket. Cylinder heads will serve you for five
years or more, on average. The head gasket life expectancy is also
around five years. That means the two parts may be replaced at the
same time.
Question: can a fairly new cylinder head need replacing?
Answer: there have been instances where a cylinder head only served
for a short time and required repair or replacing. Most of the
time, the problem happens during the manufacturing process of the
cylinder head. Impurities or gases in the casting material cause
spaces within the head. The voids lead to what is called porous
cylinder head.
Question: how hard is it to replace a head gasket?
Answer: replacing a head gasket can be a cumbersome process. You
have several components to remove, including the cylinder head. If
the gasket is damaged, that could also mean some other parts to
fix.
