Nissan Cabstar Turbo Replacement Parts

The Cabstar ran across two main generations in the UK market — the F22 (roughly 1992–2006) and the F24 (2006 onwards) — and these share very little mechanically, so a turbo from across that boundary is unlikely to fit without modification. Even within a generation, the engine code is the key detail: a ZD30 engine should only be matched to a ZD30-sourced turbo, for example. Confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker before ordering.

Year matters primarily because it tells the breaker which engine generation is fitted, and the Nissan Cabstar F24 generation received updates during its production run that can affect ancillary fittings and turbo specifications. The safest approach is to give the breaker your exact registration so they can verify the engine code and confirm whether the donor turbo's mounting and oil feed connections match yours. Never assume year alone is enough — two Cabstars from the same year can differ if built either side of a mid-production change.

The turbo itself is driven by exhaust gases and bolts to the engine, not the gearbox, so in most cases the gearbox type — manual or automatic — does not directly determine turbo fitment. However, because different gearbox options were sometimes paired with different engine or emissions specifications, it is worth mentioning your gearbox type to the breaker as a cross-check alongside your engine code. The engine code from your V5 remains the single most reliable detail to supply.

The 35 and 45 designations refer to payload ratings rather than different engines, and both versions were available with the same engine options in the UK, so the payload badge itself does not dictate which turbo is fitted. What actually determines fitment is the engine code, which can be identical across different payload variants. Supply your engine code and registration to the breaker and they can confirm whether a specific donor unit is a direct match.

Both of those years fall within the F24 generation, which began in 2006, so there is a reasonable chance the turbos share the same specification if the engine codes match. That said, the F24 had running production changes during this period that can affect oil feed pipes, actuator type, and mounting brackets, so fitting is not guaranteed just because the generation matches. Ask the breaker to verify both engine codes and check for any ancillary differences against your registration before committing.

Body style and body type make no difference whatsoever to turbo fitment — the turbo is part of the engine assembly and is identical regardless of what bodywork is mounted on the chassis. What matters is the engine code, fuel type, and which generation of Cabstar you have. Give the breaker your engine code and registration, and the body on the back can be ignored entirely.