2015-2018 Porsche Macan 3.0 Left Cylinder Head 9461041059r

Also known as

Engine Head

Cylinder Head Assembly

Left Cylinder Head

Driver Side Head

Motor Head

Valve Head

What this part does

The left (driver side) cylinder head bolts to the top of the engine block and houses the intake and exhaust valves, valve springs, and camshafts. On this 3.0L V6, it also contains the high-pressure fuel injector ports and Variable Valve Timing (VarioCam) components. It forms the upper seal for the combustion chambers, allowing the air-fuel mixture to compress and ignite efficiently while directing exhaust gases into the manifold. The casting includes precise water jackets that route engine coolant around the combustion chambers to dissipate heat. When this component warps or cracks, it typically causes a loss of engine compression, rapid overheating, or cross-contamination between the engine oil and coolant systems.

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OEM and interchange numbers

9461041059r

946.104.105.9R

946-104-105-9R

9461041059

Before you order

Confirm that your required replacement is for the left side (driver side, bank 2) of the engine, as the right and left heads on the 3.0L Porsche V6 are not interchangeable. Match the casting number 9461041059r to your original part before purchasing. It is standard practice to have any used cylinder head professionally cleaned, pressure tested, and checked for deck flatness by a machine shop prior to installation. Reassembly will require a new head gasket, new torque-to-yield head bolts, and careful inspection of all timing chain guides and tensioners.