23540304/A1 Gasket Kit. Listed in MTU 4000 catalog references; confirm installation and current availability before ordering.
Check 23540304/A1 availability: Start with 23540304/A1 and the quantity. Add an engine serial number or a photo of the old Gasket Kit if available; we will follow up on any missing details.
23540304/A1 Specification
About 23540304/A1 - Gasket Kit
Published catalog details are identification references. They do not establish current stock, supplied condition, or confirmed fitment for your engine.
23540304/A1 is a gasket kit catalogued for MTU 4000 engines. It is the later number for 8695860454, 23525947, 23523084, 23540304, so lists quoting those numbers are normally supplied as 23540304/A1. The catalog unit weight is 0.075 kg, which we use to estimate freight before quoting.
Technical Notes: Gaskets and seals
Gaskets, O-rings, and sealing rings keep oil, coolant, fuel, charge air, and exhaust gas in their own circuits. On high-speed MTU engines they work against high combustion pressures and frequent thermal cycling, so a seal that looks intact can still have lost its elasticity or set to the shape of the old joint.
When This Type of Part Is Usually Replaced
- a joint has been opened for inspection or repair, even if the old seal looks usable
- oil or coolant weeping appears at a cover, pipe flange, or housing
- a coolant test shows oil contamination or combustion gas in the cooling system
Checks Before Ordering
- Material matters: fuel-system and coolant-system O-rings of the same size can use different elastomers
- Superseded gasket numbers often reflect a material or thickness change, so mixed old and new gaskets on one joint should be avoided
- Order the complete set for a joint rather than single pieces when the cover or head comes off
Engine Catalog References
23540304/A1 is listed for 12 engine models in the catalog references. The specification table decodes each model code from the fitment list; it does not confirm every installation.
| Model | Cylinders | Arrangement | Application | Group / build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8V 4000 R43 | 8 | V | rail | subgroup 4, build 3 |
| 8V 4000 R43L | 8 | V | rail | subgroup 4, build 3 |
| 12V 4000 R43 | 12 | V | rail | subgroup 4, build 3 |
| 12V 4000 R43L | 12 | V | rail | subgroup 4, build 3 |
| 16V 4000 R43R | 16 | V | rail | subgroup 4, build 3 |
| 16V 4000 R43 | 16 | V | rail | subgroup 4, build 3 |
| 16V 4000 R43L | 16 | V | rail | subgroup 4, build 3 |
| 20V 4000 R43 | 20 | V | rail | subgroup 4, build 3 |
| 20V 4000 R43L | 20 | V | rail | subgroup 4, build 3 |
| 20V 4000 R63R | 20 | V | rail | subgroup 6, build 3 |
| 20V 4000 R63 | 20 | V | rail | subgroup 6, build 3 |
| 20V 4000 R63L | 20 | V | rail | subgroup 6, build 3 |
How Each Model Code Reads
- 8V 4000 R43: 8 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 4, build generation 3
- 8V 4000 R43L: 8 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 4, build generation 3, increased rating (L)
- 12V 4000 R43: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 4, build generation 3
- 12V 4000 R43L: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 4, build generation 3, increased rating (L)
- 16V 4000 R43R: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 4, build generation 3, rating variant R
- 16V 4000 R43: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 4, build generation 3
- 16V 4000 R43L: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 4, build generation 3, increased rating (L)
- 20V 4000 R43: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 4, build generation 3
- 20V 4000 R43L: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 4, build generation 3, increased rating (L)
- 20V 4000 R63R: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 6, build generation 3, rating variant R
- 20V 4000 R63: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 6, build generation 3
- 20V 4000 R63L: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, rail application (R), subgroup 6, build generation 3, increased rating (L)
Full parts list for this model family: MTU 4000 R43 to R63R Parts List
Engine-series references do not confirm every installation. Final fitment of 23540304/A1 depends on the full engine serial number and assembly position.
Cross-Reference and Superseded Part Numbers
Catalog history distinguishes earlier and later numbers where documented. Reference-only entries do not establish replacement direction or interchangeability. Confirm the offered number against the engine serial number and installation.
| Part number | Catalog relationship |
|---|---|
| 8695860454 | Listed earlier number |
| 23525947 | Listed earlier number |
| 23523084 | Listed earlier number |
| 23540304 | Listed earlier number |
Common Applications
- Overhaul kits
- Marine service
- Industrial maintenance
- Generator repair
Information to Send for Quotation
- Part number: 23540304/A1
- Engine model, rating, and serial number
- Nameplate photo and old part photo when available
- Quantity, destination country, and required delivery date
The quotation confirms the offered part number, supply condition, price, lead time, and shipping options.
23540304/A1 FAQ
Is 8695860454 replaced by 23540304/A1?
Catalog history lists 23540304/A1 as the later number for 8695860454, 23525947, 23523084, 23540304. Orders quoting those numbers are normally supplied as 23540304/A1; we confirm the change against the engine serial number, because a later number can come with related changes to mating parts.
Verification Notes
- For 23540304/A1, confirm engine model, serial number, required quantity, and destination before ordering.
- If 23540304/A1 markings or replacement status are unclear, send old-part photos or nameplate details.
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