Second Hand Hyundai i30 Crankshaft

The i30 Mk2 ran from 2012 to 2017, so both years sit within the same generation, but whether the crankshaft interchanges depends first and foremost on the engine code — even within the same generation, different engine codes (for example the 1.4 petrol, 1.6 petrol, 1.4 CRDi, and 1.6 CRDi) use different crankshafts and are not interchangeable. Pull your engine code from the V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker so they can match it precisely. Never assume year alone is enough to confirm fitment.

The Mk1 i30 ran from 2007 to 2012 and the Mk2 from 2012 to 2017, and crossing that generation boundary is a significant step — engine families changed across the two generations and crankshafts are not generally interchangeable between them. Confirm the exact engine code on both donor and recipient vehicles with the breaker before purchasing. Mixing generations on a core internal engine component like a crankshaft without expert verification is a risk not worth taking.

Yes, every Hyundai i30 has a crankshaft — it is a fundamental internal combustion engine component present in every petrol and diesel engine variant the i30 has ever been sold with, including all Mk1 (2007–2012) and Mk2 (2012–2017) models. What varies is the specific crankshaft design, which is determined by the engine code rather than the body style or trim level. Supply your engine code to a breaker and they will identify the correct unit for your vehicle.

Trim level has no bearing on crankshaft fitment whatsoever — the crankshaft is matched to the engine, not the badge or specification level. An i30 Classic, SE, Premium, or SR with the same engine code will all use the same crankshaft. The only details that matter are the engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and the engine displacement, so focus on those when speaking to a breaker.

In most cases the crankshaft itself is the same regardless of gearbox type, as it is an internal engine part rather than part of the drivetrain, but ancillary components such as the reluctor ring or rear oil seal housing can occasionally differ depending on what was fitted at the factory. To be safe, confirm your gearbox type with the breaker alongside your engine code, as they can check whether the donor vehicle's configuration matches yours. This is especially worth doing if the crankshaft is being supplied as part of a short or long engine assembly.

The Mk2 i30 received a facelift in 2015, so a 2014 car is pre-facelift within the Mk2 generation (2012–2017); the crankshaft is determined by the engine code and not by whether the car is pre- or post-facelift. That said, whether specific ancillary or mounting details changed at the facelift point is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as mid-production changes are not always publicly documented in full. Providing your engine code gives the breaker the clearest possible starting point.