The Honda 12000-ZE2-Q00 Cylinder Assembly (Balancer) is a genuine OEM component designed for GX240 horizontal shaft engines. As a direct Honda replacement, this assembly is produced to the exact specifications of the original, ensuring a correct fit within the engine block. Confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda issues part supersessions at specific serial breaks for components like this one.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Cylinder Integrity — produced by Honda to the same specifications as the original, with bore geometry and cooling fin profiles matched to GX240 engine design
- Balancer-Specific Assembly — this is the balancer cylinder variant; confirm your engine configuration requires this assembly before purchasing, as it is not interchangeable with a standard cylinder assembly
- Direct Fit for GX240 Engines — engineered specifically for the GX240 horizontal shaft engine, with all mounting and porting dimensions matching the original casting
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda supersedes cylinder assemblies at serial number breaks; check your engine's serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this is the correct part for your unit
- Engine Performance Dependency — a cracked, worn, or out-of-spec cylinder directly causes compression loss, excessive oil consumption, and engine overheating; replacing with the correct OEM assembly restores the engine's operating condition
The cylinder assembly is the structural and functional core of the engine — it houses the piston, forms the combustion chamber, and provides the cooling surfaces that keep the engine running at a safe temperature. On GX240 engines equipped with a balancer shaft, this cylinder assembly is matched to that configuration, supporting the balancer system that reduces the vibration inherent in a single-cylinder four-stroke engine. When the cylinder is damaged or worn beyond serviceable limits, compression drops, oil control is lost, and the engine cannot deliver consistent power — making correct replacement essential to restoring full operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 12000-ZE2-Q00 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cylinder Assembly (Balancer) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX240 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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