MTU 396 Series Parts Guide

The MTU 396 family spans 8V, 12V, and 16V variants with TE, TB, and TC designations, serving marine propulsion, commercial craft, generator sets, and rail applications. Many of these engines have been in service for decades, which makes correct identification essential: components changed across production runs, and the variant suffix and serial range determine which part number fits.

We do not publish workshop specifications — for dimensions, torque values, and procedures, the official MTU documentation for your engine is the authoritative source. What this guide provides is identification guidance and the part groups we supply for the 396 series, verified against your engine details before quoting.

Identify your engine before ordering

• Variant designation on the nameplate (e.g. 12V 396 TE94, 16V 396 TB94, 16V 396 TC13)
• Engine serial number — decisive for gasket sets, liners, and fuel system parts
• Application (propulsion, genset, rail, auxiliary) — some positions differ by application
• Old part numbers from components or invoices, including superseded numbers
• Photos of the old part and nameplate when markings are unclear

The 396 shares supplier ecosystems with the 956/1163 families in some positions. If your number cross-references another MTU series, our cross-reference index may already map it — otherwise send it and we trace it manually.

Parts We Supply for This Series

The groups below are generated from catalog records listed under this engine series (159 part numbers). Open any number for fitment, weight, HS code, and interchange details, or browse the full MTU 396 Series Parts Catalog.

Related Resources

• MTU 956 Series Parts Catalog
• MTU 1163 Series Parts Catalog
• Part Number Cross Reference
• Catalog PDF downloads — this series' part-number index as a printable PDF
• Reading a parts diagram — from position number to part number
• Authorised dealer or independent supplier?
• All parts guides

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