Vauxhall Combo Sump Replacement Parts

The Combo C ran from 2001 to 2011, and the Combo D ran from 2012 onwards, so a 2010 unit comes from a different generation to a 2014 unit and the two are unlikely to be a straight swap. What matters most is the engine code, not the year alone — if both vehicles share the same engine code the chances improve, but crossing a generation boundary means you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registrations before buying.

The engine code is the single most important detail for sump fitment — the sump is machined to suit a specific engine block, so two Combos from the same year can need completely different sumps if they carry different engines. You'll find the engine code on your V5C or via a VIN check, and supplying it to the breaker is far more useful than the year on its own. Never assume year alone is sufficient for a mechanical part like this.

Trim level makes no difference whatsoever to sump fitment — the Sportive, Expression, and Cargo variants all use the same sump for a given engine, because the sump is determined entirely by the engine fitted, not the badge or spec level. You may find cosmetic differences between vehicles at a breaker's yard, but underneath the engine will be the same unit if the engine codes match. Give the breaker your engine code and fuel type and trim is irrelevant.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly here — a diesel engine and a petrol engine are different blocks with different sump profiles, so a petrol sump will not fit a diesel Combo and vice versa. Always specify your fuel type alongside your engine code when requesting a quote from a breaker. Matching the engine code automatically resolves this, but it is worth being explicit to avoid any confusion.

The Combo C ran from 2001 to 2011 and received a facelift during that period, but the facelift primarily affected exterior styling rather than the engine. Whether any ancillary or mounting changes were made to the sump area at the facelift point is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration, as mid-production running changes can affect fitment even within a named generation. Providing your engine code gives the breaker the best chance of identifying an exact match.

If another Vauxhall model uses an identical engine with the same engine code, the sump block profile may well be shared — Vauxhall used engines across multiple platforms during this period. However, sump shape can vary between applications depending on subframe or crossmember clearance in different vehicles, so confirm with the breaker that the unit from the donor car is known to fit the Combo specifically. Quoting your Combo's engine code and registration gives the breaker what they need to check this.