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Used clutch slave cylinders vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The Vectra B ran from 1995 to 2002, and the Vectra C ran from 2002 to 2008, and these are distinct generations with different engineering, so the slave cylinder is not a straight swap between them. Engine code is the key detail here — even within the same generation, different engines can use different units. Always confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before ordering.
The Vectra C ran from 2002 to 2008 with a facelift in 2005, and while the slave cylinder may well be shared across the generation, minor ancillary or mounting changes can occur mid-production that are not always well documented. Give the breaker your engine code — found on your V5 or via a VIN check — and your registration, and let them confirm the match rather than assuming year-to-year compatibility.
Yes, manual-gearbox Vectras do have a clutch slave cylinder, as they use a hydraulic clutch actuation system. However, this part only applies to manual transmission variants — if your Vectra has an automatic gearbox it will not have a clutch slave cylinder at all. If you are unsure of your gearbox type, check your V5 or ask the breaker to confirm against your registration.
Trim level — whether LS, SRi, Elite or any other — does not affect clutch slave cylinder fitment, as this is a purely mechanical component tied to the engine and gearbox, not the specification level. What does matter is your engine code and fuel type, since petrol and diesel variants, or different engine displacements, can use different units. Focus on supplying your engine code to the breaker rather than your trim name.
Yes, engine code matters above everything else for mechanical parts like the clutch slave cylinder, even more than the year or fuel type description alone. The 1.9 CDTi designation covers more than one engine code variant, and the breaker will need your specific code — visible on the V5 or revealed by a VIN check — to confirm the correct unit. Quoting just '1.9 CDTi' without the code leaves room for a mismatch, so always provide it.
If the engine has been swapped the original engine code no longer determines fitment — what matters is the code of the engine that is actually fitted. The slave cylinder follows the engine and gearbox combination present in the car, not the original factory specification. Tell the breaker the engine code of the swapped unit and the gearbox type so they can match the correct part.