Saturn Vue Cylinder Head Parts
The Saturn Vue, a compact SUV built by Saturn Corporation during model years 2002 to 2010, has a wide variety of engines in its various vehicle models, from the GM Ecotec engine used in 2002 to 2007 Vues to the GM High Feature engine used in Vues from 2008 to 2010. Replacement parts applicability on these Vue engines will vary depending on the vehicle model and year. Saturn Vue cylinder head parts include cylinder heads themselves along with gaskets, bolts, and related parts and accessories.
What are cylinder heads?Cylinder heads are essential parts of your Vues engine. For every cylinder within the engine block of a vehicle, there is a cylinder head. The cylinder head forms the top of the cylinder. The ability to remove the head of a cylinder allows access to the interior parts of the cylinder for maintenance and repair purposes. A gasket is placed between the cylinder heads and the block, and the cylinder heads are fastened by bolts to the block. The cylinder head and the cylinder together form the combustion chamber, and because of this, cylinder heads are designed to withstand the heat and pressure of the internal combustion cycle.
What are signs of a blown head gasket?There are several signs of a blown head gasket in your Saturn Vue, but keep in mind that these signs might overlap with other problems. For example, a coolant leak on or beneath your car could be caused by either a head gasket or an exhaust gasket, so troubleshooting your Saturn might be necessary. If these warning signs appear, however, it is important to replace the faulty gasket as soon as possible before other Saturn Vue parts are damaged.
Here are signs of a blown head gasket on your Saturn.
- Coolant leaks
- Overheating
- Exhaust smoke
- Low coolant levels
- Bubbles in the radiator coolant
Cylinder head failure in vehicles such as the Saturn Vue is mainly due to overheating. Overheating of the cylinder head may be caused by a problem in the cooling system or by preignition in the cylinders. If your engine is overheating, the heat can cause the cylinder heads to warp, and that can lead to cracks. When cylinder head cracks occur, they will manifest themselves in your Saturn Vue by misfires and high radiator temperatures.
If a cylinder head in a Saturn Vue is warped, it should be repaired or replaced as soon as possible. If it is cracked, it must be replaced. Cylinder head failure can lead to head gasket failure as well, requiring both to be replaced on your Saturn Vue.