Noordeman Diesel have been in the business of rebuilding engines and machining components for more than 30 years.
Over the decades, we have developed standards and practices that have earned us a reputation for outstanding service and quality.
Our customers appreciate our attention to detail and the fact that all of our work adheres to strict industry standards and environmentally sound practice.
Most of the more common engine problems that we work on for our customers are broken or run-down cylinder heads.
If your vehicle is in need of new cylinder head or simply an overhaul and reconditioning, the team at Noordeman Diesel can assist.
Read on for more information about how problems with cylinder heads can develop, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like to bring your vehicle in for diagnostics and/or repairs.
A problem with the cylinder or cylinder heads, can lead to a variety of performance issues, some of which also come with tell-tale signs that will tip you off.
Being able to fully diagnose a problem of this nature, requires an in-depth knowledge of how your engine operates.
The diagnostic process is something that the team at Noordeman Diesel can perform on your behalf.
However, there are a few warning signs that will let you know that your cylinder head may be experiencing problems.
A head gasket keeps coolant from leaking into the cylinder.
If you detect a strong – almost sweet – odour when the car runs, this could be a sign that coolant is leaking into the cylinders and burning.
This could indicate that you need new cylinder head.
Whilst leaks can indicate a wide range of problems with your engine, a coolant leak, in particular, could mean that your cylinder head need work.
There could even be a crack in the head gasket.
Excessive smoke coming from the exhaust pipe could mean several things.
If it has a greyish hue, then there is a good chance that the smoke is related to a cylinder problem.
In particular, it means that the engine is getting hotter than it should.
If you detect any of these problems, bring it in to Noordeman Diesel for a diagnostic check.
This is another symptom of bad cylinders, but we are separating it out into its own section because it warrants a more in-depth look.
Engine misfires tell you that something is going wrong in the cylinder.
As a problem like this progresses, the engine will begin to shake and shiver whilst being operated. This tells you that the combustion cycle has lost its rhythm.
For example, an ignition misfire is more likely to be caused by a problem with the actual cylinder.
However, an event known as a ‘lean misfire’ (which is more likely to take place whilst idling at a traffic light) could indicate a problem with the head.
In this case, you may want to look into reconditioning your cylinder head or get Noordeman Diesel to supply a new cylinder head for your engine.
If your engine is misfiring and you are not sure of what is causing the problem, bring the vehicle by our workshop in Welshpool.
Misfires are often a serious sign, and it is important to have this looked at as quickly as possible.
Whether your vehicle is experiencing performance issues or full-blown symptoms of cylinder head problems, Noordeman Diesel can assist.
Our team excel at reconditioning diesel engines, and this includes cleaning, grinding, resurfacing and otherwise reconditioning cylinder heads.
We will repair damage caused by broken valves, and replace faulty gaskets, valves and other parts as required.
By the time we are finished with your cylinder head, you will be able to see the difference in performance.
We will produce a detailed quote for you so that you can get what you need.
