Vauxhall Vectra Camshaft Replacement Parts

Yes, all Vauxhall Vectra engines — whether petrol or diesel — use camshafts, so it is a genuine and commonly sourced part on this model. Petrol engines typically have separate intake and exhaust camshafts (DOHC), while some diesel variants use a single camshaft arrangement, so the exact number and type depends on your specific engine. When searching, your engine code (found on your V5C or via a VIN check) is the most important detail to have ready, as it tells a breaker exactly which camshaft your engine needs.

The Vectra B ran from 1995 to 2002, and the Vectra C ran from 2002 to 2008 with a facelift in 2005, so a 2003 and a 2006 car are both Vectra C but sit either side of that facelift — whether the camshaft crosses that boundary comes down to whether the engine code is identical, and you should confirm this with the breaker against both registrations. Engine codes are the deciding factor here, not the model year alone. If both cars share the same engine code, fitment is much more likely, but the breaker should verify before you commit.

No, trim level has no bearing on camshaft fitment — Expression, Life, SRi, Design, and Elite are badge and equipment differences, not mechanical ones. What matters is the engine code, which can be shared across multiple trim levels on the same generation. Supply your engine code to the breaker and ignore the trim name when searching for this part.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly — a petrol camshaft and a diesel camshaft are not interchangeable, and even within petrol or diesel families there are differences between engine variants. For example, the 1.9 CDTi diesel and the 2.0 turbo petrol are entirely different engines with different camshaft profiles. Always quote your engine code alongside your fuel type to ensure the breaker can match the correct part.

Body style makes no difference to camshaft fitment — the engine in a Vectra estate, saloon, or hatchback is mechanically the same unit, so the camshaft is interchangeable between body styles as long as the engine codes match. Breakers sometimes source parts from whichever body style they have in stock, and that is perfectly fine for this component. Focus on matching the engine code rather than the body style when requesting quotes.

The Vectra B (1995–2002) and Vectra C (2002–2008) are different generations, and while some engine families carried over between them, you should not assume a camshaft will interchange across that generational boundary without checking. The engine codes may look similar but can have differences in camshaft profile, timing, or ancillary fitment that make them incompatible. Confirm with the breaker by providing your specific engine code from your V5C rather than relying on model year alone.