Nissan Primera Camshaft Replacement Parts

Yes, all Nissan Primera engines are four-cylinder units fitted with camshafts, so this is a genuine part on every variant of the car. The Primera was never offered with a rotary or two-stroke engine, and although engine configurations changed across generations, all used conventional overhead-camshaft designs. Whether your car is petrol or diesel will determine the exact camshaft you need, so confirm your fuel type before requesting quotes.

The P10 and P11 are distinct generations with different engine families, so a straight swap is very unlikely and you should treat them as non-interchangeable without specialist confirmation. The P11 introduced new engine codes that differ from those used in the P10, meaning the camshaft profiles, dimensions and journal sizes may not match. Always quote your exact engine code to the breaker — it is printed on your V5 or available via a VIN check — so they can cross-reference accurately before you commit to buying.

Yes, fuel type is critical here — petrol and diesel camshafts are completely different components with different lobe profiles, timing requirements and physical dimensions. The P12 was offered with both petrol and diesel engines, and a camshaft from the wrong fuel type will not interchange. Give the breaker your engine code alongside the fuel type, as some engine codes alone make this obvious, but it removes any room for error.

No, trim level has no bearing on camshaft fitment whatsoever — a Primera SE and an SVE on the same engine code use identical camshafts. Trim determines things like interior specification, alloy wheels and equipment levels, not the internal engine components. Focus entirely on the engine code and fuel type when specifying the part to a breaker.

The P11 did receive a facelift around 1999, and while many mechanical components carried over, it is not safe to assume the camshaft is identical across that boundary without checking. Mid-production engine ancillary changes can affect compatibility in ways that are not always well documented, so you should confirm this directly with the breaker using your specific engine code and registration. A good breaker will be able to cross-reference the part numbers from a donor vehicle against yours before dispatch.

Some Nissan models from the same era shared engine families, and there is a possibility of cross-model compatibility in certain cases, but this is not something to assume without verification. Engine codes are the only reliable way to establish this, and even matching codes can have subtle specification differences depending on the application. Put the question directly to the breaker with both vehicles' engine codes and they will be best placed to advise based on the actual parts they have in stock.