Introduction
Product NO.
ML NO. OEM NO. REF NO. MLG042A R26310100J R26310100H R2Y410103A 908740 MLG042B OR2TF10100B R2Y410100A R2L110100 R26310100J R26310100S R26310100E 908750 MLG043A R2L110100D R2L110100E R2L110100A R2L110100B R2L110100F 908741 MLG043B FS0110100J FS0210100J FS0510100J 908742
Product Information Cylinder Head
High-performance cylinder head assembly designed for Mazda RF / R2 diesel engine series , including turbocharged (RF-T) and emissions-optimized (RF-CX) variants. Built from high-grade aluminum alloy , precision-machined, and suitable for both naturally aspirated and turbo applications.
Ideal for Mazda Bongo, B2500, E2200 , and some Ford Ranger / Telstar diesel vehicles in Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Africa.
Technical Specifications
Item Description Engine Types R2 (2.2L NA), RF (2.0L NA), RF-T (2.0L Turbo), RF-CX (2.0L Turbo with EGR) Valve Configuration SOHC, 8 valves (2 per cylinder) Camshaft Drive Timing Belt Fuel Type Diesel Cooling Water-cooled Material Cast Aluminum Alloy Aspiration NA / Turbocharged / Intercooled Emission Compatibility Euro II–IV (RF-CX) Compression Ratio ~21.2:1 (varies by model)
OEM Part Numbers (Examples)
Engine OEM Codes R2 R2AA-10-100, R2BF-10-100, R2Y1-10-100 RF RF1A-10-100, RFY1-10-100, RF5C-10-100 RF-T RF7J-10-100, RF4F-10-100, RF3C-10-100 RF-CX RF8A-10-100, RF9C-10-100, RF7J-10-100A
Note: RF7J head supports both RF-T and RF-CX applications.
Vehicle Compatibility
Model Notes Mazda Bongo / E2000 / E2200 NA and Turbo Diesel Mazda B2500 / B2200 Pickup 2.2L R2 Diesel Mazda 626 / MPV / Premacy RF and RF-T variants Ford Ranger (old) R2 or RF engine variants Ford Telstar RF diesel use Kia Besta / Pregio Some versions licensed Mazda R2/RF engine
Product Options
Option Description Bare Cylinder Head Casting only, no valves/camshaft Complete Cylinder Head Preassembled with valves, springs, camshaft Turbo-Compatible Head Enlarged exhaust ports and oil drain ready
All heads are:
Pressure tested
Crack-inspected
Precision-machined
Sealed in export-grade packaging
Installation Notes
Head Bolt Torque Sequence:
Stage 1: Tighten all bolts to 30 Nm
Stage 2: Turn each bolt +90° , then again +90°
Use new TTY head bolts
Use MLS gasket rated for turbocharged diesel applications
Resurface head deck if warpage >0.05 mm
Inspect oil/coolant passages and valve seats
Replace glow plugs and check valve clearance (if mechanical lifters)
Common Cylinder Head Issues
Symptom Cause Overheating Cracked head or blown gasket White smoke Coolant leak into combustion chamber Low power / misfire Valve seat wear or crack Oil in coolant Internal oil/coolant jacket crack
Market Coverage
Widely used in:
Asia : Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan
Middle East : Iraq, Iran, UAE
Africa : Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
South America : Bolivia, Peru, Chile
Eastern Europe : Ukraine, Georgia, Russia