Toyota Hilux 4Runner Prado Land Cruiser 3.0D 1KZ-TE 1KZ-T Complete Cylinder Head
The Toyota 1KZ-TE cylinder head is a 3.0-liter (2,982 cc), four-cylinder, single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 8-valve aluminum alloy component designed specifically for turbocharged diesel engines. This cylinder head features 18 head bolts, has a valve length of 103.5 mm, and requires specific torque settings for installation. Typically, two common variations exist: one in which the valve seats sit 1 mm below the cylinder head surface, and another in which the valve seats are flush with the cylinder head surface.
Description
Key Technical Specifications (1KZ-TE): Engine Type: 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (SOHC) | Valve Configuration: 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves total)
Material: Aluminum Alloy (typically cast from new billet)
Number of Cylinder Head Bolts: 18
Cylinder Head Bolt Specifications (OEM Reference): M12 × 1.25 × 126mm
Valve Length: ≈ 103.5mm (Intake & Exhaust)
Valve Seating Type: Recessed (1mm below surface) or Flush
