Used Vauxhall Vivaro Cylinder Head

The engine code is the single most important detail for matching a Vivaro cylinder head, as Vauxhalls of the same year can leave the factory with different engines that are not interchangeable. You'll find the engine code on your V5C logbook or by running a VIN check, and it's the first thing any breaker will ask you for. Supplying it upfront will save time and reduce the risk of ordering the wrong head.

These two vans sit in different generations: the first-generation Vivaro ran from 2001 to 2014, while the second-generation Vivaro (also sold as the X82 platform) ran from 2014 to 2019, so a 2014 van sits right on the boundary between the two. Because the generations used different engine families, a head from a 2014 first-gen van is very unlikely to suit a 2019 second-gen van even if both are diesels, but the exact compatibility depends entirely on the engine codes of both vehicles. Confirm the engine codes of both the donor and your van with the breaker before proceeding.

Both years fall within the first-generation Vivaro (2001–2014), which is a positive starting point, but fitment still depends on the engine codes matching, as different diesel variants were offered across that range. There were also running production changes during this generation that may affect ancillary ports or mounting details, so you should confirm against your registration with the breaker rather than assuming the years alone guarantee a match. Always give the breaker both engine codes to be sure.

No — on the Vivaro, trim levels such as Sport, Sportive, or Edition are cosmetic and equipment-based distinctions that have no bearing on which cylinder head fits. What matters is the engine code, fuel type, and the generation your van belongs to, not the badge on the side. You may find cosmetic differences when buying from a breaker (colour-coded parts and so on), but for a mechanical part like a cylinder head, trim is irrelevant.

No — petrol and diesel cylinder heads are completely different in their design, combustion chamber shape, and injector or plug arrangements, and the two are not interchangeable under any circumstances. Always make sure the fuel type of the donor vehicle matches your own, alongside the engine code. A breaker will need to confirm both to supply the correct head.

The cylinder head itself is a mechanical component and does not typically require electronic coding, but associated parts such as sensors or the ECU can sometimes be affected depending on what is transferred with the head. Whether any coding to your vehicle is needed in your specific case is something you should confirm with the breaker or fitting garage against your registration, as this can vary. Do not assume a straight swap with no further work required until a qualified mechanic has assessed your van.