Porsche 356 Cylinder Heads

The Porsche 356 that you own is an admirable classic. Restored to mint condition, it is a joy to drive and look at. Given all that considerable time and mileage, there are most likely plenty of parts in your car which are worn out and require replacement. This is also true about the auto’s cylinder heads. Back in the day, this car's engine was assembled with great attention to every detail by one engine builder and then initialed before being finally fitted to the car. Some engine configurations of older Porsche 356 cars featured a cylinder barrel made from lightweight alloy; cylinder bores were finished in chrome to reduce friction and improve heat dissipation.

There are many different signs which can point out to you that your cylinder heads are damaged and need professional attention. First, you may notice smoke plumes coming out of your auto’s exhaust pipes. White smoke means that your head gasket is blown and that coolant is getting into the combustion chambers. Black smoke may mean that your engine runs a tad too rich, with either the ignition or combustion occurring improperly within the chambers. And blue smoke will most likely mean that motor oil is entering the cylinder head, due in part to cracks and damages. Second, loud clanking noises can come out of the cylinder head, with either the valve lifters, camshafts, or rocker arms acting up. You may experience major losses in horsepower and rough idling. Whatever Porsche 356 cylinder heads or components you need to get your car back on the road driving properly, we have you covered.