Second Hand Vauxhall Grandland Camshaft

Yes, every Grandland variant has at least one camshaft — it is a fundamental part of any internal combustion engine, whether petrol or diesel. Most Grandland engines use a twin-cam (DOHC) layout, meaning there are separate intake and exhaust camshafts, so when ordering you need to specify which one you need. The Grandland was sold from 2017 onwards and all engine options across the range use conventional camshaft-driven valve gear, so this is a straightforward part to source from a breaker.

The Grandland (badged Grandland X up to 2021, then Grandland from 2022) underwent a significant facelift and model update around 2021-2022, and some engine variants changed alongside it, so a 2018 and a 2021 car could share the same engine code or could differ. The engine code is the critical detail here — if both cars carry the same engine code, the camshaft is very likely compatible, but if the codes differ you should not assume interchange. Confirm the engine codes from both V5s or a VIN check and verify the specific part numbers with the breaker before buying.

No, diesel and petrol camshafts are completely different and are not interchangeable under any circumstances — the valve timing profiles, dimensions, and lobe geometry are all engine-specific. Always match the camshaft to the exact engine code of your car, not just the fuel type in general. When contacting a breaker, give them your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) alongside your registration for the quickest and most accurate match.

The gearbox type does not directly determine the camshaft specification, as the camshaft is entirely within the engine itself. However, certain engine variants were paired exclusively with either a manual or an automatic gearbox, so your gearbox type can help a breaker narrow down which engine variant your car has if the engine code is unavailable. The safest approach is always to supply your engine code directly rather than relying on gearbox type as a proxy.

Trim level — whether that is SE, Sport Nav, Elite, Elite Nav, or Ultimate — has no bearing on camshaft fitment whatsoever, as the camshaft is determined entirely by the engine fitted, not the equipment level. Two Grandlands in completely different trims will use identical camshafts if they share the same engine code. The only cosmetic difference you might notice when collecting a part from a breaker is the surrounding engine bay dress, but the camshaft itself will be the same.

Yes — most Grandland engines use a twin-cam (DOHC) design with a separate intake camshaft and exhaust camshaft, and these are not the same part, so you must specify which one you need when contacting a breaker. Check with your mechanic which shaft has failed before approaching breakers, as ordering the wrong one will waste time and money. Also confirm with the breaker whether any ancillary components such as cam sensors or timing sprockets are included with the used camshaft, as fitment of these items can vary and it is worth checking against your registration.