Second Hand Fiat Tipo Camshaft

Yes, every Fiat Tipo has at least one camshaft — both the petrol and diesel engines fitted to the Tipo are internal combustion engines and all use camshafts to operate the valves. Most Tipo engines use a twin-cam (DOHC) layout, meaning there are two camshafts per cylinder head — an intake and an exhaust — so confirm with your breaker which one you need (inlet or exhaust) before ordering. A used camshaft from a breaker is a practical option, but make sure you match on engine code first.

No — the current Tipo (2015 onwards, sometimes called the Mk2 or second generation) is an entirely different vehicle from the original Tipo produced from 1988 to 1995, and the two share no engine family or camshaft compatibility. The engines, cylinder heads, and valve train dimensions are completely different between the two generations. Make sure any part you search for is from the correct generation of Tipo.

Both years fall within the second-generation Tipo (launched 2015, facelifted 2019), so a 2019 donor car sits just across the facelift boundary from your 2017 car. The key fitment factor is the engine code, not the model year — if both cars share the same engine code, the camshaft is very likely compatible, but you should confirm with the breaker against your registration because ancillary or mounting details can change at a facelift even when the engine code stays the same.

Trim level makes no difference to camshaft fitment on the Tipo — Pop Star, Lounge, Easy, and any other trim grade all use the same engine internals for a given engine code. What matters is that the donor car has the same engine code as yours, which you can find on your V5C or via a VIN check. Expect the breaker to ask for your engine code rather than your trim name.

Yes, absolutely — petrol and diesel camshafts are not interchangeable on the Tipo because the engines are entirely different units with different cylinder heads, valve timing requirements, and cam profiles. The 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines use different camshafts to the 1.3 and 1.6 MultiJet diesel units, and even within the same fuel type the engine code can vary. Always confirm your exact engine code with the breaker — it is the single most reliable detail for ensuring the right camshaft is supplied.

Body style makes no difference to camshaft fitment — the same engine is fitted across hatchback, saloon, and estate variants of the second-generation Tipo, and the camshaft is determined entirely by the engine code. A camshaft from a Tipo saloon will fit a Tipo hatchback with the same engine code without any modification. Focus on matching the engine code and fuel type, and ignore the body style completely.