This list brings together the 78 part numbers our catalog records for 12V 538 TB8, 12V 538 TB9, 12V 538 TB92 and 7 more. The engines share most of their service parts, so they are listed on one page; the exact fitment of each part is still confirmed against the engine serial number before quotation.
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Engine Models Covered
The list covers 12V, 16V, 20V versions of the Series 538 for marine. Each model code below is read from left to right: cylinder count and arrangement, series, then the application and build codes. The MTU engine series guide explains the naming systems in full.
| Model | Cylinders | Arrangement | Application | Group / build | How the code reads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V 538 TB8 | 12 | V | — | build TB | 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB |
| 12V 538 TB9 | 12 | V | — | build TB | 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB |
| 12V 538 TB92 | 12 | V | marine | build 2 | 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 2 |
| 16V 538 TB9 | 16 | V | — | build TB | 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB |
| 16V 538 TB93 | 16 | V | marine | build 3 | 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 3 |
| 20V 538 TB1 | 20 | V | — | build TB | 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB |
| 20V 538 TB6 | 20 | V | — | build TB | 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB |
| 20V 538 TB7 | 20 | V | — | build TB | 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB |
| 20V 538 TB92 | 20 | V | marine | build 2 | 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 2 |
| 20V 538 TB93 | 20 | V | marine | build 3 | 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 3 |
Parts by System
Across 10 systems, gaskets and seals (45%) and engine components (21%) are the two largest; the other 8 systems hold 1 to 10 numbers each. Each section below is the complete set we can quote for this model family — the engine serial number still decides which variant of a given number is fitted.
Gaskets and Seals
Gaskets and Seals — 35 of the 78 numbers listed here (45%). 29 of them carry an earlier number in our catalog history, which is why a parts list written against an older manual can still match this page. Representative references: 000N13235/1 (Gasket), 135B03090/1 (Oil Seal), 135D01012/1 (Rubber Grommet). The full gaskets and seals list for Series 538 is on the MTU 538 gaskets and seals catalog page .
| Part number | Description | Earlier numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 000N13235/1 | Gasket | 135L77002/1, 136L77002/1, 0004771780 |
| 135B03090/1 | Oil Seal | 135B03089/1 |
| 135D01012/1 | Rubber Grommet | - |
| 135D08007/1 | Sealing Ring | - |
| 135D11003/1 | Sealing Ring | - |
| 135D11005/1 | Sealing Ring | - |
| 135D11006/1 | Rubber Seal | - |
| 5030210580 | Gasket | 806A18004/1 |
| 514D19001/1 | Gasket | 536D13020/1, 536D15007/1, 28392030580/0 |
| 5600160180 | Gasket | 135C04005/1 |
| 5600160280 | Gasket | 135C06002/1 |
| 5600180080 | Gasket | 135A25009/1 |
| 5600510080 | Gasket | 135D06002/1, 135D06002/3 |
| 5600510580 | Gasket | 135D08002/1 |
| 5600512280 | Gasket | 133D06004/1, 5600510480 |
| 5600513580 | Gasket | 135D08003/1, 5600510280 |
| 5600513680 | Gasket | 135D08004/1, 5600510380 |
| 5600513780 | Gasket | 135D08005/1, 5600511380 |
| 5600520080 | Gasket | 135D06008/1 |
| 5600740280 | Gasket | 135D11008/1 |
| 5600980180 | Gasket | 135M37003/1 |
| 5600980380 | Gasket | 535E02002/1 |
| 5602010880 | Gasket | 135L35007/1, 135L35007/2 |
| 5602010980 | Gasket | 135L33028/1 |
| 5602011280 | Gasket | 137L41004/1, 135L33014/1 |
| 5602011380 | Gasket | 137L41005/1, 135L33015/1 |
| 5602011480 | Gasket | 135L35016/1, 135L35016/3 |
| 5602011880 | Gasket | 135L33003/1, 135L33003/2, 5602011580 |
| 5602030380 | Gasket | 135L37004/1 |
| 5602030680 | Gasket | 135M27005/1 |
| 5611420680 | Gasket | 135M01767/1, 135M01094/1, 135M01093/1 |
| 700217040001 | Shaft Seal Ring | 0039970947 |
| 700327012000 | Grommet | 815M27007/1 |
| 700327015000 | Grommet | - |
| 806A06020/1 | Sealing Ring | 806A06005/1 |
Engine Components
Engine Components — 16 of the 78 numbers listed here (21%). 9 of them carry an earlier number in our catalog history, which is why a parts list written against an older manual can still match this page. Representative references: 000N33714/1 (Valve), 000N33715/1 (Delivery Valve), 135C04501/2 (Connecting Piece).
| Part number | Description | Earlier numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 000N33714/1 | Valve | 000N33074/1, 000N33746/1, 000N33073/1 |
| 000N33715/1 | Delivery Valve | 000N33715/2, 000N33747/1 |
| 135C04501/2 | Connecting Piece | 197C04701/1, 135C04701/1, 135C04501/1 |
| 135C10017/5 | Guide Sleeve | - |
| 135C10020/2 | Inlet Valve Head | - |
| 135C10143/3 | Valve Head | - |
| 135D17708/5 | Hydraulic Lash Adjuster | 135D17708/1, 135D17708/2 |
| 135L35037/1 | Standpipe | 135L35010/1 |
| 5600160071 | Plug | 5610160171, 5610100081, 135C04002/1 |
| 5600170509 | Burner | 135C14001/7, 135C14010/1, 135C14010/2 |
| 5601420084 | Shim | 135M01050/1, 135M01106/1 |
| 5619810086 | Roller Size 0 | - |
| 700368035002 | Rubber Sleeve | - |
| 700368090002 | Rubber Sleeve | - |
| 806A23001/1 | Locking Plate | - |
| 806B01035/2 | Spacer Ring | 806B01035/1, 806B01029/3, 806B01003/1 |
Fasteners and Hardware
Fasteners and Hardware — 10 of the 78 numbers listed here (13%). 6 of them carry an earlier number in our catalog history, which is why a parts list written against an older manual can still match this page. Representative references: 135B03020/2 (Tab Washer), 135B03062/2 (Washer), 135B14008/1 (Screw). The full fasteners and hardware list for Series 538 is on the MTU 538 fasteners and hardware catalog page .
| Part number | Description | Earlier numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 135B03020/2 | Tab Washer | - |
| 135B03062/2 | Washer | 135B03062/1 |
| 135B14008/1 | Screw | - |
| 135C01006/1 | Slotted Nut | - |
| 135C05716/1 | Washer | - |
| 135L45018/1 | Slotted Nut | 714415000020 |
| 5600100083 | Screw | 135C05704/1, 135C05001/1, 135C05022/1 |
| 700292013000 | Tab Washer | 000463013000, 900292013000 |
| 8352010073 | Tab Washer | 700307000020 |
| 999900010000 | Rivet Nut | 999900010008, 999000010000, 913004010008 |
Engine Bearings
Engine Bearings — 5 of the 78 numbers listed here (6%). 1 of them carry an earlier number in our catalog history, which is why a parts list written against an older manual can still match this page. Representative references: 135C01007/1 (Collared Bushing), 135C01010/1 (Spacer Bushing), 135C01013/1 (Collared Bushing). The full engine bearings list for Series 538 is on the MTU 538 engine bearings catalog page .
| Part number | Description | Earlier numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 135C01007/1 | Collared Bushing | - |
| 135C01010/1 | Spacer Bushing | - |
| 135C01013/1 | Collared Bushing | - |
| 135D19004/3 | Bearing Bushing | 135D19004/2 |
| 135L35003/1 | Bushing | - |
Pistons, Liners and Rings
Pistons, Liners and Rings — 5 of the 78 numbers listed here (6%). 5 of them carry an earlier number in our catalog history, which is why a parts list written against an older manual can still match this page. Representative references: 135B09041/3 (Conrod), 135B09742/5 (Conrod Bearing), 5610380850 (Conrod Bushing Size 0). The full pistons, liners and rings list for Series 538 is on the MTU 538 pistons, liners and rings catalog page .
| Part number | Description | Earlier numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 135B09041/3 | Conrod | 5610300520, 135B09041/2, 135B09781/2 |
| 135B09742/5 | Conrod Bearing | 135B09742/1, 135B09752/3, 135B09752/4 |
| 5610380850 | Conrod Bushing Size 0 | 135B09006/1, 5610380350 |
| 5610380950 | Conrod Bushing Size 1 | 135B99002/1, 5610380450 |
| 5610381150 | Conrod Bushing Size 3 | 135B99022/1, 5610380650 |
Filters
Filters — 2 of the 78 numbers listed here (3%). 2 of them carry an earlier number in our catalog history, which is why a parts list written against an older manual can still match this page. Representative references: 000N33730/1 (Strainer Filter), X58708300028 (Fuel Filter Element).
| Part number | Description | Earlier numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 000N33730/1 | Strainer Filter | 000N33077/1 |
| X58708300028 | Fuel Filter Element | 0000920505, 136L77702/1, 000N05220/1 |
Valve Train
Valve Train — 2 of the 78 numbers listed here (3%). None of them carry an earlier number in our catalog history. Representative references: 135C10002/1 (Inner Valve Spring), 135D17033/1 (Tappet).
| Part number | Description | Earlier numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 135C10002/1 | Inner Valve Spring | - |
| 135D17033/1 | Tappet | - |
Air and intake
Air and intake — 1 of the 78 numbers listed here (1%). 1 of them carry an earlier number in our catalog history, which is why a parts list written against an older manual can still match this page. Representative references: 735038008106 (Rubber Hose).
| Part number | Description | Earlier numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 735038008106 | Rubber Hose | 815M27703/1, 700160008115, 700160008719 |
Cylinder Heads
Cylinder Heads — 1 of the 78 numbers listed here (1%). 1 of them carry an earlier number in our catalog history, which is why a parts list written against an older manual can still match this page. Representative references: 5610105420 (Cylinder Head).
| Part number | Description | Earlier numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 5610105420 | Cylinder Head | 135C01510/3, 135C01737/1, 135C01735/3 |
Fuel System
Fuel System — 1 of the 78 numbers listed here (1%). None of them carry an earlier number in our catalog history. Representative references: 000N33726/1 (Nozzle Element).
| Part number | Description | Earlier numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 000N33726/1 | Nozzle Element | - |
Superseded Numbers in This List
54 of the 78 parts have earlier numbers on record. Older parts lists and engine manuals often still quote those numbers. Send them as they appear and we match them to the current number, checking whether the change affects related parts.
What to Send for a Quotation
- Full model code from the data plate, for example 12V 538 TB8
- Engine serial number, which decides the build standard and fitment
- Part numbers as listed in your documents, including old numbers
- Quantity, destination, and required delivery date
For background on the series, see MTU 538 Fasteners and Hardware Parts Catalog and how to read MTU model codes.