5501801115 Pressure Relief Valve. Listed in MTU 396 catalog references; confirm installation and current availability before ordering.
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5501801115 Specification
About 5501801115 - Pressure Relief Valve
Published catalog details are identification references. They do not establish current stock, supplied condition, or confirmed fitment for your engine.
5501801115 is a pressure relief valve catalogued for MTU 396 engines. The catalog unit weight is 0.286 kg, which we use to estimate freight before quoting.
Technical Notes: Fuel system
The fuel system meters and delivers fuel at the pressure and timing the combustion process needs. Small wear in injectors, pumps, or valves shows up as higher fuel consumption, smoke, uneven cylinder temperatures, or rough running long before a complete failure.
Series 396 engines use conventional pump-and-nozzle injection rather than common rail. Injection pump and nozzle-holder references vary between ratings and older engines may carry superseded numbers.
When This Type of Part Is Usually Replaced
- exhaust temperatures differ noticeably between cylinders
- black smoke, hard starting, or knocking points to injection problems
- fuel leaks appear at high-pressure lines, unions, or pump seals
Checks Before Ordering
- Check the maintenance documentation on reusing high-pressure lines; deformed sealing cones on refitted lines are a common leak source
- Injectors should be ordered with the correct seals and copper rings for the cylinder head
- Exchange (EX-prefixed) injectors and pumps are a practical option when new units have long lead times
Engine Catalog References
5501801115 is listed for 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V 396 TC54 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TC64 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE64 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE74 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE74L | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE84 | 12 | V | — | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE94 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TB94 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
How Each Model Code Reads
- 12V 396 TC54: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TC, application group 5 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TC64: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TC, application group 6 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TE64: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 6 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TE74: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 7 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TE74L: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 7 (marine), build 4, increased rating (L)
- 12V 396 TE84: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 8, build 4
- 12V 396 TE94: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 9 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TB94: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 4
Full parts list for this model family: MTU 12V 396 TB94 to TE94 Parts List
Engine-series references do not confirm every installation. Final fitment of 5501801115 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 |
|---|---|
| 5371800115 | Reference only; direction unconfirmed |
| 5501800415 | Reference only; direction unconfirmed |
Common Applications
- Marine diesel engines
- Power generation sets
- Rail traction engines
- Industrial equipment
Information to Send for Quotation
- Part number: 5501801115
- 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.
Verification Notes
- For 5501801115, confirm engine model, serial number, required quantity, and destination before ordering.
- If 5501801115 markings or replacement status are unclear, send old-part photos or nameplate details.
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