Description

Chevrolet / Daewoo F16D3 Cylinder Head Assembly – Lacetti / Optra / Aveo / Cruze / Nubira / Lanos

This Chevrolet / Daewoo F16D3 cylinder head assembly is a brand new, factory-fresh replacement for the 1.6-litre DOHC petrol engine used across the Lacetti, Optra, Aveo, Cruze, Nubira and Lanos ranges. It is supplied with valves and camshafts fitted according to your confirmed stock configuration — the standard reference is listed in both complete and bare forms, so confirm your stock physically before ordering.

What’s Included – Fitted to the Head (Confirmed Configuration Only)

• Complete cylinder head casting — precision-machined and pressure-tested
• 16 valves — intake and exhaust, heat-resistant (4 per cylinder) — if your stock is a complete assembly; the bare casting 96378691 does not include valves
• Valve springs, spring seats and retainers — if valves are fitted
• Valve stem seals and valve guides — fitted
• DOHC camshafts — intake and exhaust — only if your stock is a complete assembly; bare and empty castings do not include camshafts
• Hydraulic lifters / tappets — pre-installed — if camshafts are fitted
• Camshaft bearing caps — torqued to specification
• Core plugs and oil gallery plugs — installed

Vehicle Compatibility — Model and Engine Code Detail

The Short Description lists the basic model range. The fitment below is the model-level detail needed to confirm the correct casting before ordering. The 96378691 casting is shared across a wide range of GM platforms, but emission equipment and calibration differ between model years and markets — match the OE reference to your original head.

• Chevrolet Lacetti (J200) — F16D3 1.6L DOHC, 2004–2013
• Chevrolet Optra — F16D3 1.6L DOHC, approximately 2003–2011
• Chevrolet Aveo (T250) — F16D3 1.6L DOHC, 2008–2011
• Chevrolet Cruze (J300) — F16D3 1.6L DOHC, 2008–2010
• Chevrolet Lanos (T150) — F16D3 1.6L DOHC, 2005–2013
• Daewoo Nubira — F16D3 / A16DMS 1.6L DOHC, select years and markets
• Buick Excelle — F16D3 1.6L DOHC, approximately 2003–2013 (China and export markets)
• Holden Barina (TK) — F16D3 1.6L DOHC, approximately 2011–2016 (Australia and New Zealand)

This cylinder head is specific to the F16D3 / A16DMS 1.6L DOHC 16-valve petrol engine. It is NOT interchangeable with the 1.8L F18D3, the 1.6L F16D4 (LDE) with DCVCP and different camshafts, or any diesel engine in the Chevrolet / Daewoo range.

OEM Part Number Cross-Reference

• Primary reference: 96378691
• Interchangeable references: 96389035, 96446922, 96896011, 96814880, 25200156, 96446923, 96350007, 5492579, 96389030, 5492582
• Engine code cross-reference: F16D3, A16DMS, LXT

Why Buy This F16D3 Cylinder Head Assembly

• 100% brand new — not reconditioned or repaired
• Pressure-tested and vacuum-tested for leaks and porosity before dispatch
• Flatness-checked to OEM tolerance
• Available in complete and bare configurations — confirm your stock before ordering
• Correct F16D3 casting for Lacetti, Optra, Aveo, Cruze, Nubira, Lanos, Excelle and Barina applications
• Fast global shipping to port or door

More Cylinder Heads & Quick Contact

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