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- Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.6L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.8L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.3L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.6L 1991-93
- Porsche 993 (911) C2 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C4 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) RS 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C2S 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C4S 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) TURBO 1994-96
- Porsche 993 (911) GT2 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) TURBO S 1994-97
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Fits:
Porsche 964 1989-94
Porsche 993 1995-98
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
Cylinder Head Nut
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Maintain the integrity and reliability of your Porsche
engine rebuild with this OE Match Cylinder Head Nut 90110438204. Designed for
use on Porsche 356B, 356C, 912 and classic 911 air-cooled engines, this
precision-engineered fastener plays a critical role in securing the cylinder
head assembly to the engine.
Fits:
- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
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Although small in size, cylinder head nuts are among the most important fasteners in any engine. They provide the clamping force required to maintain an effective seal between the cylinder heads, cylinders and engine case, ensuring correct compression, combustion efficiency and long-term engine reliability.
Manufactured to OE Match specifications, this cylinder head nut is ideal for engine rebuilds, top-end overhauls, cylinder head refurbishment and concours restorations.
What Does a Cylinder Head Nut Do?
The cylinder head nut secures the cylinder head assembly to the engine using the cylinder head studs.
Its primary functions include:
- Maintaining cylinder head clamping force
- Ensuring correct cylinder sealing
- Supporting combustion chamber integrity
- Maintaining engine compression
- Preventing cylinder head movement
- Supporting reliable engine operation
- Helping prevent oil and combustion leaks
Correct clamping force is essential for maintaining engine performance and durability.
Why Do Cylinder Head Nuts Fail?
Cylinder head nuts are exposed to repeated heat cycles, vibration and engine loads throughout their service life.
Common causes of deterioration include:
- Corrosion
- Thread wear
- Fatigue from repeated heat cycles
- Over-tightening
- Incorrect installation procedures
- Engine overheating
- Age-related degradation
- Damage during previous rebuilds
In older air-cooled Porsche engines, decades of service can leave original hardware weakened or unsuitable for reuse.
Symptoms of Worn or Damaged Cylinder Head Hardware
Potential warning signs include:
- Loss of cylinder sealing
- Compression leaks
- Oil seepage around cylinder heads
- Difficulty achieving correct torque settings
- Damaged threads
- Corroded hardware
- Uneven clamping loads
- Engine rebuild inspection failures
Many of these issues are discovered during engine disassembly rather than during normal operation.
When Should Cylinder Head Nuts Be Replaced?
Replacement is strongly recommended when:
- Rebuilding an engine
- Carrying out a top-end overhaul
- Replacing cylinder head studs
- Refurbishing cylinder heads
- Corrosion is present
- Threads show signs of wear
- Factory specifications require replacement
Most professional Porsche engine builders replace critical fastening hardware during major engine work to ensure long-term reliability.
Why Replacement Matters
Reusing worn or damaged cylinder head hardware can compromise engine sealing and reliability.
Benefits of replacement include:
- Correct clamping force
- Improved sealing performance
- Reduced risk of leaks
- Improved engine reliability
- Professional rebuild standards
- Long-term durability
- Factory-correct restoration quality
- Greater peace of mind
For classic Porsche engines, replacing critical hardware is inexpensive insurance against future engine issues.
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90110438204
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
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Porsche 912
Porsche 356 B
Porsche 356 C
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