El G4EH y G4EK engines are part of Hyundai’s early Alpha engine family, con 1.3L inline-4 SOHCgasoline configurations. These engines were widely used in compact Hyundai and Kia models during the 1990s and early 2000s. The cylinder heads are 12-valve, single overhead camshaft (SOHC) designs built for reliability and fuel efficiency.
2. Especificaciones técnicas
Especificación
Detalles
Códigos de motor
G4EH, G4EK
Desplazamiento
1.3L (1341 cc)
Tren de válvulas
SOHC, 12 válvulas (3 por cilindro)
Material de la culata
Aleación de aluminio fundido
Material del bloque del motor
Hierro fundido
Tipo de combustible
Gasolina
Sistema de enfriamiento
refrigerado por agua
Tipo de sincronización
Accionado por correa
Relación de compresión
~9.3:1
3. Aplicaciones de vehículos compatibles
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Modelos
Rango de años
Hyundai
Accent X3 (LC), Excel
1994–2000
Hyundai
Atos (Select markets)
1997–2003
Kia
Sephia (early 1.3L)
1995–1999
Kia
Pride (some variants)
1995–2000
Note: G4EK was more common in early Hyundai Excel and Accent models, while G4EH was an updated version with slight emissions tuning.
4. OEM Part Numbers (Examples)
22100-22010
22100-22020
22100-22030
22100-22050
OEM numbers may vary slightly based on market and emissions region.
5. Características del producto
Hecho de high-quality cast aluminum alloy
Disponible como cabeza descubierta, semi-completo, o completamente ensamblado with camshaft and valves
Fully probado a presión for cracks and leaks
Precision machined for OE fitment and performance
6. Problemas comunes de la culata
Problema común
Causa
Solución recomendada
Warping or cracking
Calentamiento excesivo
Resurfacing or head replacement
Desgaste del asiento de la válvula
Alto kilometraje
Valve seat recut or replacement
Oil leaks from cam seals
Aging gaskets
Replace seals and cam cover gasket
Ruido de válvulas
Hydraulic lifter or wear issues
Inspect cam and rocker arms
7. Installation Tips
Always replace with a nueva junta de culata y pernos de par de fluencia
Check and adjust holgura de válvulas (if mechanical tappets used)
Confirmar timing alignment during reassembly
Flush cooling system to prevent future overheating