Complete Cylinder Head – Toyota 3L 2.8L Diesel

Updated-Design Complete Cylinder Head | HiYota Brand or AMC Spain

Toyota OE Reference: 11101-54130 / 11101-54131

Restore your Toyota 3L diesel engine with a high-quality complete cylinder head assembly designed for the later Toyota 3L 2.8L diesel engine.

The Toyota 3L is known for its durability, but cylinder-head failure can occur after overheating, cooling-system problems, or simply many years of service. Our replacement heads provide a complete solution for rebuilding a damaged, cracked, warped, or high-mileage 3L engine.

Two Cylinder Head Options

HiYota Brand – Complete Aftermarket Cylinder Head

Our HiYota Brand complete cylinder head provides a high-quality aftermarket replacement at an excellent value.

• HiYota Brand
• Updated-style aftermarket casting
• Complete cylinder head assembly
• Designed as a direct replacement for compatible Toyota 3L applications
• New valvetrain components
• Pre-combustion chambers installed
• Excellent choice for engine rebuilds, work vehicles, campers and overland vehicles

AMC – Complete Cylinder Head | Made in Spain

For customers wanting a premium European-manufactured option, we also offer AMC cylinder heads manufactured in Spain.

• Manufactured by AMC
• Made in Spain
• Premium European casting
• Complete cylinder head assembly
• New valvetrain components
• Pre-combustion chambers installed
• Direct replacement for compatible Toyota 3L applications

Choose HiYota Brand or AMC when ordering.

Updated Toyota Cylinder Head Design

This replacement is based on the later updated cylinder-head design used for Toyota 3L engines equipped with bucket-and-shim valve adjustment.

Toyota cylinder head references include:

11101-54130 → 11101-54131

The later replacement design superseded the earlier cylinder-head version and is commonly used when rebuilding compatible late-model Toyota 3L engines.

Engine Specifications

Toyota 3L Diesel

• 2.8L displacement
• 4-cylinder
• Naturally aspirated diesel
• SOHC
• Indirect injection
• Bucket-and-shim valve adjustment on applicable later engines

Toyota Vehicle Fitment

The 3L 2.8L diesel engine was used in numerous Toyota vehicles and international markets, including applications such as:

• Toyota HiAce
• Toyota Hilux / Pickup
• Toyota Hilux Surf
• Toyota 4Runner
• Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
• Toyota Dyna
• Toyota ToyoAce
• Toyota HiAce Truck
• Toyota Quick Delivery
• Other Toyota commercial vehicles equipped with the 3L 2.8L diesel engine

Fitment varies by chassis, production date and market.

What’s Included

This is a complete cylinder head assembly, not simply a bare casting.

Depending on the selected HiYota or AMC option, the complete assembly includes the major valvetrain components required for installation, including:

• New cylinder head casting
• Camshaft
• Intake valves
• Exhaust valves
• Valve springs
• Valve guides
• Valve seats
• Pre-combustion chambers
• Associated assembled valvetrain components

Please contact us if you would like confirmation of the exact contents of your selected cylinder head before ordering.

Important – Head Gasket Selection

The correct cylinder-head gasket must be selected for your engine.

Toyota used different gasket specifications and thicknesses depending on application. Do not automatically order a head gasket based only on the appearance of the cylinder head.

If you are purchasing a head gasket or complete installation kit from us, please provide your vehicle information so we can help identify the correct components.

Important Fitment Notice

YOU MUST CONTACT US WITH YOUR VIN / FRAME NUMBER AND ENGINE CODE BEFORE ORDERING.

Toyota used the 3L engine across numerous chassis and international markets, and production differences exist.

Please provide:

• VIN or Toyota frame/chassis number
• Engine code
• Vehicle year
• Vehicle model
• Country/market of origin if known

We will verify the application before your order is processed.

Common Signs of Cylinder Head Failure

A damaged or cracked diesel cylinder head can produce symptoms including:

• Engine overheating
• Coolant being pushed into the expansion tank
• Unexplained coolant loss
• Cooling system becoming excessively pressurized
• Heater suddenly blowing cold while the engine is hot
• White exhaust smoke
• Coolant entering the combustion chamber
• Repeated overheating under load

Continued operation with a failed cylinder head can result in additional engine damage.

Fix the Cause of the Original Failure

Installing a new cylinder head without correcting the original cause of overheating can result in another cylinder-head failure.

Before installation, we strongly recommend thoroughly inspecting the entire cooling and fuel system.

Items that should be inspected and, where necessary, replaced include:

• Radiator
• Fan clutch
• Cooling fan
• Fan shroud
• Thermostat
• Water pump
• Upper radiator hose
• Lower radiator hose
• Heater hoses
• Radiator cap
• Fuel injectors
• Timing belt and related timing components

The engine block deck should also be checked for flatness and damage before the new cylinder head is installed.

Recommended Complete Rebuild Items

For a proper cylinder-head replacement, we recommend installing:

• Correct MLS cylinder-head gasket
• New cylinder-head bolts
• VRS / top-end gasket set
• Timing belt
• Timing-belt tensioner and idlers
• Water pump
• Thermostat
• Intake manifold gasket
• Exhaust manifold gasket
• Injector seals

These items may be available separately or as part of a complete installation package.

Professional Installation Required

Cylinder-head replacement is a major engine repair.

Correct installation requires checking:

• Engine block condition and flatness
• Piston protrusion where applicable
• Correct head-gasket specification and thickness
• Cylinder-head bolt tightening procedure
• Valve clearances
• Injector condition
• Cooling-system operation
• Injection and engine condition

Professional installation by an experienced diesel technician is strongly recommended.

Ordering & Fitment Verification

📩 Contact HiYota Parts before ordering.

Send us your:

VIN / Frame Number + Engine Code + Vehicle Year + Model

and we will help verify the correct cylinder head for your Toyota.

Available in HiYota Brand aftermarket or premium AMC Spain versions.

⚠️ Professional installation strongly recommended.

⚠️ All sales are final once fitment has been confirmed and the cylinder head has been supplied.