Product Overview: This complete cylinder head assembly is manufactured for Kia J2, JT and JTA 2.7-litre diesel engines, the long-serving powerplant used in Pregio, Gran Besta, Besta GS and K3000 models. It is delivered as a fully assembled unit with valves, guides and seats installed and machined to original equipment tolerances, providing a reliable replacement for a cracked, warped or valve-damaged original cylinder head.
Key Features: The casting is produced from high-strength material and CNC-machined for accurate deck flatness, correct valve seat concentricity and consistent combustion chamber volume. Valve guides and seats are pre-installed and honed for even sealing and balanced compression across all four cylinders, and the pre-chamber and injector bores are precisely cut to maintain correct fuel atomisation. Machined intake and exhaust flanges ensure reliable gasket sealing, and the cast iron construction provides durability under continuous commercial service.
Vehicle Compatibility: This head fits Kia Pregio Van (from October 1997), K2700 (from October 1999 and from January 2006) and related Kia and Hyundai commercial platforms using the J2, JT or JTA engine. Because these engines were produced in several revisions, always confirm the engine code, casting number and OE reference before ordering.
Specifications: Engine code J2 / JT / JTA; displacement 2.7 litres; inline four-cylinder diesel; output rating approximately 60 kW / 82 PS in factory form; material high-strength cast iron; standard size; new condition; complete assembly; 12-month warranty; purpose replacement and repair.
OEM / Reference Numbers: 0K65A10100, 0K65C10100 and 0K75A10-100. Cross-reference these numbers with the casting identification on the original cylinder head to confirm the correct variant.
Applications: Suitable for light trucks, delivery vans, minibuses and commercial utility vehicles, covering fleet maintenance, workshop overhauls, engine rebuilds and long-service repair programmes.
Benefits / Replacement Information: Replacing a failed head with this assembly restores compression, corrects coolant and combustion leakage, and resolves overheating caused by cracking or distortion. Supplying the head complete avoids the lead time and cost of individually reconditioning the original valves, guides and seats.
Installation or Fitment Notes: Installation must be carried out by a qualified diesel technician. Check block deck flatness, use new head bolts, gaskets and seals, and torque in the manufacturer's specified sequence and stages. Replace coolant, thermostat and worn timing components, verify injector sealing and valve clearances, then run the engine to operating temperature and confirm there are no leaks before returning the vehicle to service.