Compare Insignia engine prices. Rebuilt A20NHT/A20NFT & B20DTH units for A/C-platform (2008-2022) with 12m Unlimited Mileage Warranty from UK suppliers.
Need a reliable replacement engine for your Vauxhall Insignia?
Engine Finders specializes in Insignia engines with solutions for common failures across all generations - including timing chain wear in early A20NHT units and injector issues in later B-series petrol engines.
Includes updated timing chains for A20NHT/A20NFT turbo engines.
Full teardown with upgraded piston rings for 2.0 CDTI units.
Restored to working condition; ideal for 1.8/2.0 petrol variants.
Direct-fit units for quick swaps on A/B-platform Insignias.
Performance-tuned with head gasket updates for 2.0 CDTI.
Low-mileage pulls from accident-free A/B Insignias; full history.
Engine Finders connects UK drivers with vetted specialists for reliable, reconditioned Vauxhall Insignia replacement engines. From Z16XER/Z18XER petrol units to A17DTR/A20DTH diesel powerplants used across the full Insignia A (2008-2017) and B (2017-2022) generations, we specialise in series-wide reliability fixes. Whether you're battling Z18XER piston ring land failures in early A-series Insignias or A20DTH EGR cooler cracking common across all B-Series diesel variants, Engine Finders makes it easy to locate the right engine, fast.
All Insignia A petrol variants (1.6i, 1.8i, 2.0i) using the Z18XER suffer premature ring land failure due to high combustion pressure - OEM piston (part 93193097) upgraded to Gen-2 forged design with revised oil control groove (per Vauxhall TSB 10-052) across all A-Series chassis (G09/G02).
Shared EGR cooler (part 55565083) across all diesel Insignias (2.0 CDTi 110-195PS) fractures due to thermal fatigue - our reconditioned engines install the revised Gen-3 cooler (part 55561921) mandated in Vauxhall Recall PE21-014 across both A & B generations.
All B-Series Insignias (2017-2022) with manual transmissions share the same dual-mass flywheel (part 55578791), prone to torsion spring collapse by 90k miles - our engines fit the reinforced OE-spec unit (part 55592336) released mid-2020 for all 1.5 & 2.0 diesel variants.
Z16XER & Z18XER turbochargers (part 55565012) across all pre-2013 petrol Insignias seize due to carbon ingress - our rebuilds include the updated wastegate actuator (part 55572811) from TSB 12-037 and ceramic-coated vanes for improved heat resistance.
Both A & B-Series Insignias using the A20DTH diesel share the same high-failure-rate tensioner (part 55565094) - our reconditioned units install the latest Gen-4 hydraulic tensioner (part 55591203), per ISTA repair path RA-21-089, eliminating stretch-related timing drift.
All 2.0-litre B-Series engines (A20DTH & B20DTH) share the same composite oil pump drive gear (part 55588712), which disintegrates post-75k miles - our engines fit the steel-reinforced replacement (part 55593447) introduced in 2021 across all production lines.
Early A-Series (A17DTR) and late B-Series (B20DTH) diesels use Delphi CR injectors (part 55565025) with identical wear patterns - but require generation-specific calibration files (A: 13518617259 / B: 13518618213). Our specialists match coding to chassis, avoiding limp-mode triggers.
All Euro 5 & 6 Insignia diesels (A17DTR/A20DTH/B20DTH) rely on the same pressure sensor layout (part 55565038) - but B-Series requires updated ECU parameters. Our reconditioned engines are pre-flashed with generation-correct DPF regen logic, ensuring seamless integration.
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Engine Finders connects UK drivers with specialists for reliable, reconditioned Vauxhall Insignia replacement engines. Whether tackling Z19DTH diesel injector failures across early A models or LKO turbocharger issues in later B generation petrol variants, we provide direct OEM-spec solutions.
The Vauxhall Insignia spans two major generations: the A (2008-2017) built on GM’s Epsilon II platform and the B (2017-2022) on the newer E2XX architecture. Across both, the Z-series and L-series engine families share critical failure points regardless of trim. GM Technical Service Bulletin TSB-10-06-01-003R addressed widespread Z19DTH injector failures across all A-generation 2.0L CDTi variants, while B-generation LKO 1.5L turbo petrol engines (140PS-165PS) commonly suffer from carbon buildup and turbo wastegate sticking due to identical intake designs. Both generations feature shared mounting points and engine bay layouts, enabling cross-chassis compatibility for many engine swaps - but also propagating the same reliability challenges uniformly across Sport, Elite, SRi, and Design trims.
Engine families are consistent across Insignia generations, with compatibility spanning multiple body styles (saloon, hatchback, Sports Tourer):
All A-generation petrol and diesel engines share interchangeable engine mounts and gearbox bellhousing patterns, while B-generation units use a unified modular design with GM’s global engine architecture - meaning failure patterns repeat identically across saloon, hatchback, and estate body styles.
For Insignia A-generation owners, remanufactured Z19DTH engines with updated Bosch injectors (0281002753 revised) are essential due to systemic fuel system weaknesses. B-generation petrol engines (LKO/LFV) benefit from reconditioned units featuring upgraded turbo actuators and revised timing components. Diesel B20DTH engines require full DPF and EGR system diagnostics regardless of mileage, as sensor failures are universal across 170PS-210PS variants.
All engine types are rebuilt to OEM tolerances using GM-specified components, ensuring reliability irrespective of original trim level - Sport, Elite, or SRi.
Our in-stock Insignia engines include comprehensive rebuilds per GM technical guidelines: Z19DTH units feature upgraded injectors and high-flow fuel pumps; LKO/LFV petrol engines include turbo cartridge renewal and valve stem seal replacement; B20DTH diesels are fitted with new EGR coolers (GM 55367890) and DPF sensors.
Every engine undergoes a 3-hour dynamometer test simulating load profiles from 110PS diesel to 210PS turbo-diesel variants, with oil pressure, compression, and emissions verified against GM ISTA+ standards for the full Insignia series.
All reconditioned Insignia engines come with a 12-month parts and labour warranty covering the full engine assembly.
Engine Finders is a price comparison platform - warranty terms are set by our network of UK engine suppliers. Coverage may vary slightly by engine family and mileage; final terms are confirmed at point of quote.
When your engine fails, Vauxhall Insignia engine works can restore performance at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new engine. From diagnostics to rebuild, here's how experts ensure optimal results.
Step 1: Full diagnostic scan using Vauxhall Tech2 with Insignia-specific ECU codes. We identify if failure stems from EGR cooler clogging (common in 2015-2019 models) or timing chain elongation - both trigger different repair paths.
Step 2: Disassembly with precision tools. For N47D20C, we replace the tensioner (OEM 11347585994) and guide rails using Vauxhall’s torque sequence - critical to prevent chain jump. B47 heads are cleaned with ultrasonic bath to remove carbon from unique swirl flap deposits.
Step 3: Cylinder honing and piston ring replacement. Insignia engines often show bore wear from prolonged DPF regeneration cycles. We use Vauxhall-approved 82mm honing plates and install low-tension rings designed for Insignia’s oil control system.
Step 4: EGR system overhaul. We remove the entire EGR cooler and valve - common failure point in Insignia due to aggressive tuning. Replace with OEM parts and flush the intake manifold with Vauxhall-approved solvent to remove soot buildup.
Step 5: Reassembly with torque specs calibrated for Insignia’s chassis. Head bolts torqued to 25Nm + 90° (B47), crankshaft pulley to 85Nm. We use Vauxhall-specific timing tool 11347585994 to lock camshafts - deviation causes valve contact.
Step 6: Final dyno test simulating Insignia’s real-world load profile. We run at 1,500rpm for 45 mins to stress EGR and turbo, then verify oil pressure (min 2.5 bar at idle) and ECU codes are cleared with TIS code 823017.