Second Hand Vauxhall Mokka Camshaft

Yes, every Mokka engine has at least one camshaft — it is a fundamental part of any petrol or diesel internal combustion engine, so all variants of the Mokka (A and B generations) have them. Most Mokka engines are twin-cam (DOHC), meaning there is an inlet and an exhaust camshaft per cylinder bank, so make sure you know which one you need before getting quotes. Breakers will want your engine code to pull the right one, as the camshaft profile and dimensions differ between engines.

Both years fall within the Mokka A generation (2012–2016, with a facelift in 2016), so a 2014 and a 2017 Mokka are actually different generations — the 2017 is either a late Mokka A or early Mokka B (launched 2016–2017 in the UK), which means the engine line-up changed. The engine code is the definitive check here: if both vehicles share the exact same engine code the camshaft geometry is likely the same, but you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying. Do not assume fitment based on year alone across that generation boundary.

Absolutely — petrol and diesel camshafts are completely different parts with different lobe profiles, timing and dimensions, and they will not interchange. A 1.4 turbo petrol engine code (such as A14NET) takes a totally different camshaft to a 1.6 CDTi diesel (such as B16DTH), for example. Always quote your engine code and fuel type when asking breakers for a price.

No, trim level has no effect on camshaft fitment whatsoever. SE, Active, Elite, and Griffin are equipment and cosmetic grades; they do not change the engine internals. What matters is your engine code, which you can find on your V5C or via a VIN check — two Mokkas with the same engine code will use the same camshaft regardless of trim badge.

The Mokka A and Mokka B share some engine families but the camshaft specification can vary even within the same engine code family due to running changes made during production. The engine code is your starting point — if the codes match exactly you have a reasonable basis for a conversation with the breaker, but whether the specific camshaft crosses that generation boundary cleanly is something you must confirm with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.

No — the camshaft is part of the engine itself and is not affected by whether the car is front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. As long as the engine codes match, the drivetrain layout is irrelevant for camshaft fitment. Focus on the engine code, not the drivetrain, when sourcing this part from a breaker.