Nissan NP300 Camshaft Replacement Parts

Yes, every engine variant of the Nissan NP300 Navara has at least one camshaft — it is a fundamental part of any four-stroke internal combustion engine, whether petrol or diesel. The number of camshafts depends on the engine: a single-overhead-cam (SOHC) engine has one, while a twin-cam (DOHC) engine has two (an inlet and an exhaust camshaft). Confirming your exact engine code from your V5 or a VIN check is essential before sourcing a used unit, as the wrong camshaft will not fit even if the vehicle looks identical.

The NP300 Navara in the UK runs from around 2005 onwards, with the D40 generation covering roughly 2005–2015 and the current D23 generation from 2015 onwards — these are fundamentally different platforms with different engines, so a camshaft from a D40 will not fit a D23. Even within the same generation, engine codes can vary by fuel type, output, and model year, so always match by engine code first. Give your breaker your full engine code and registration so they can cross-reference the correct part.

No — trim level makes no difference whatsoever to camshaft fitment on the NP300 Navara. Whether your truck is an entry-level Visia, a mid-range Acenta, or a top-spec Tekna, the camshaft is determined entirely by the engine code, not the badge on the tailgate. The only thing worth noting is that higher trims may have additional ancillary equipment in the engine bay, but the camshaft itself is identical across trims sharing the same engine code.

2015 is right on the boundary between the outgoing D40 generation and the incoming D23 generation, so you need to establish which generation your vehicle actually belongs to before searching for a part. A 2014 truck will almost certainly be a D40, while a 2015 registration could be either, depending on exact build date. Check your engine code on your V5 or via a VIN check and confirm with the breaker that the code on their donor vehicle matches yours — never assume year alone is enough.

The gearbox type does not directly alter the camshaft specification, as the camshaft sits within the engine rather than the transmission. However, gearbox type can sometimes indicate which engine variant is fitted, since not all engines were paired with both manual and automatic gearboxes in the NP300 range. The engine code remains the primary matching point — confirm it from your V5 and supply it to your breaker to ensure the right part.

You need to match more carefully than just the displacement: the D23-generation NP300 uses a 2.3-litre twin-turbo diesel engine that has both inlet and exhaust camshafts, and early single-turbo and twin-turbo variants may have different specifications. The engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) is the definitive reference point, and you should supply this to your breaker rather than relying on engine size alone. Also confirm with the breaker whether any ancillary or mounting changes occurred mid-production on your specific variant, as these details can vary.