Second Hand Volkswagen Amarok Camshaft

Yes, every Amarok engine has at least one camshaft — the Amarok has been sold in the UK with a range of diesel engines (most commonly the 2.0 TDI and the 3.0 TDI V6) and all of these are piston engines that use camshafts to operate the valves. There is no Amarok variant that would be exempt from needing a camshaft, so this is a legitimate part to search for on any Amarok.

The Amarok ran in its first generation (Mk1) from 2010 through to 2022 in the UK, so both a 2013 and a 2018 example sit within the same broad generation — however, fitment of a camshaft is determined primarily by engine code, not model year. The 2.0 TDI engines used across that period came in several variants with different outputs and engine codes (for example CDBA, CSHA, and others), and a camshaft from one code may not suit another. Always match the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check, and confirm the specific interchange with the breaker.

Yes, significantly — the 2.0 TDI is a four-cylinder engine and the 3.0 TDI is a V6, and these are entirely different engine families with different camshaft designs, quantities, and dimensions. A camshaft from a 2.0 TDI will not fit a 3.0 TDI and vice versa. Always identify your exact engine code before searching, as this is the single most reliable way to ensure you are sourcing the correct part.

Trim level has no bearing on camshaft fitment — a Trendline, Highline, or Aventura Amarok with the same engine code will use the same camshaft. The trim affects interior specification, cosmetic details, and equipment levels, none of which influence the engine's internal components. Focus entirely on matching the engine code rather than the trim badge when sourcing this part.

Both 2010 and 2011 Amaroks are early Mk1 examples, but small production changes can occur within a model year in that early period, so the engine code remains the most important matching factor. If both vehicles share the same engine code the camshaft is very likely to be compatible, but confirm this with the breaker against your registration before purchasing, as ancillary or specification changes mid-production can affect parts in ways that aren't always obvious from the year alone.

The gearbox itself does not dictate camshaft specification, but gearbox type can sometimes be associated with a specific engine variant or tune within the same engine family, which may have a different engine code. Always lead with the engine code when speaking to a breaker, and mention the gearbox type as supporting information so they can cross-reference accurately — this is the safest way to avoid sourcing an incompatible part.