Description
JV 1.6L Cylinder Head Assembly – VW Santana / Jetta / Golf / Passat / Audi 80 / 100
JV 1.6L cylinder head assembly for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles with the 1.6 / 1.8 8-valve engine family. Brand new, with valves and camshaft pre-installed. Direct fit for VW Santana, Jetta, Golf, Passat, Polo Classic, Scirocco, Caddy and Audi 80 / 90 / 100 / 200 models. OEM 026103351Q, 026103353AL, 026103353AQ, 026103373AQ, 026103373Q.
As a leading cylinder head manufacturer and wholesale supplier, we deliver OEM-quality engine components to mechanics, rebuilders and parts distributors worldwide. This JV cylinder head is a direct replacement for the original factory part, built to exact tolerances and pressure-tested for reliability. The 026103351Q casting is one of the most widely used 8-valve heads in the VW Group range, fitted across Santana, Jetta, Golf, Passat and Audi 80 / 100 models, making this complete cylinder head assembly an ideal solution for professional engine rebuilds and overheating repairs.
What’s Included
- Complete cylinder head casting – precision-machined and pressure-tested
- 8 valves – intake and exhaust, heat-resistant (2 per cylinder)
- Valve springs, spring seats and retainers
- Valve stem seals and valve guides (pre-installed)
- Camshaft – SOHC, 8-valve configuration
- Hydraulic lifters / tappets (pre-installed)
- Camshaft bearing caps and bolts (torqued to specification)
- Core plugs and oil gallery plugs (installed)
Note: Valve cover, timing belt kit, fuel injectors (diesel) or carburettor (petrol), spark plugs, intake manifold, exhaust manifold and turbocharger (where fitted) are NOT included. Transfer these from your original engine.
Vehicle Compatibility
Fits the following Volkswagen and Audi models equipped with the 026103351Q 1.6 / 1.8 8V casting family (JV, ADZ, AAM, RP and related codes):
- VW Santana (32B) – 1.6 TD, 1.6 D, 1.6, 1.8 (1981 – 1988)
- VW Jetta I / II – 1.6, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.8 Syncro (1978 – 1992)
- VW Golf I / II / III – 1.6, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.8 G60, 1.8 Syncro (1982 – 1997)
- VW Passat B2 / B3 / B4 – 1.6 TD, 1.8 (1981 – 1996)
- VW Polo Classic – 1.6 (1995 – 2002)
- VW Scirocco – 1.6, 1.8 (1983 – 1991)
- VW Caddy I – 1.6, 1.8 (1979 – 1995)
- Audi 80 / 90 B3 – 1.6, 1.8 (1986 – 1991)[
- Audi 100 / 200 C3 – 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 KAT, 1.8 quattro (1976 – 1990)
Always verify your engine code and OEM part number before ordering. This head fits the 1.6 / 1.8 8-valve engine family — NOT the later 1.9 TDI, 1.8T 20V or 2.0 TFSI heads. Confirm whether your application is petrol or diesel, as the camshaft profile and valvetrain specification differ.
OEM Part Number Cross-Reference
- VAG: 026103351Q, 026103353AL, 026103353AQ, 026103373AQ, 026103373Q
- Related references: 026103265PX (adjacent casting), 051103351B (RP engine application)
- Supplier documentation: The “JV” model number appears alongside 026 103 373AQ, 026 103 373Q, 026103353Q and 026103353AQ in complete cylinder head assembly listings
Why Buy This JV Cylinder Head Assembly
- 100% brand new – not reconditioned or repaired
- Pressure-tested for leaks and cracks
- Pre-installed valves, hydraulic lifters and camshaft save hours of fitting time
- Correct 026103351Q 8-valve casting for JV and related 1.6 / 1.8 applications
- 7 mm valve stem diameter – correct for the JV application
- 12-month warranty included
- Packed in a reinforced crate for safe international freight
- Fast global shipping to port or door
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