Yanmar N18 Exhaust Valve Cage
Mega Marine supplies genuine and reconditioned exhaust valve cage for Yanmar N18 marine engines, along with complete engines and a comprehensive range of spare parts. Fast RFQ response and global delivery.
The exhaust valve cage is a self-contained assembly in 2-stroke marine diesel engines that houses the exhaust valve spindle, seat, spring, and actuation mechanism. Mounted at the centre of the cylinder head combustion face, it opens to exhaust combustion gases at the end of the power stroke and must withstand continuous exposure to exhaust gas temperatures exceeding 400°C.
Function in the Engine
Houses and guides the exhaust valve spindle, provides the hydraulically-actuated opening mechanism and spring-loaded closing force, routes cooling water around the highly-loaded seat area, and is designed for rapid exchange during port calls to minimise vessel downtime.
About the Yanmar N18
Yanmar N-series 180mm bore medium-speed engine for propulsion and auxiliary applications in smaller commercial vessels.
Common Issues Requiring Replacement
Valve seat erosion and burning from hot gas leakage, blow-by past the seating face causing overheating and progressive damage, spindle wear in the guide bushing, hydraulic actuator seal failure, cooling water passage corrosion from poor water treatment.
Mega Marine supplies genuine OEM and quality reconditioned exhaust valve cage for Yanmar N18 engines, with full traceability and global shipping to any port worldwide. We respond to quote requests within 4–6 hours.
- Engine Brand
- Yanmar
- Engine Model
- N18
- Part Category
- Exhaust Valve Cage
- Condition
- Genuine & Reconditioned
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