5532031280 Gasket. Listed in MTU 396 catalog references; confirm installation and current availability before ordering.
Check 5532031280 availability: Start with 5532031280 and the quantity. Add an engine serial number or a photo of the old Gasket if available; we will follow up on any missing details.
5532031280 Specification
About 5532031280 - Gasket
Published catalog details are identification references. They do not establish current stock, supplied condition, or confirmed fitment for your engine.
5532031280 is a gasket catalogued for MTU 396 engines. It is the later number for 5532030580, 5532030980, so lists quoting those numbers are normally supplied as 5532031280. The catalog unit weight is 0.004 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- Superseded gasket numbers often reflect a material or thickness change, so mixed old and new gaskets on one joint should be avoided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
5532031280 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 |
| 16V 396 TB34 | 16 | V | generator sets | 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
- 16V 396 TB34: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 3 (generator sets), build 4
Full parts list for these engines: MTU 12V 396 TB94 to TE94 Parts List, MTU 16V 396 TB34 Parts List
Engine-series references do not confirm every installation. Final fitment of 5532031280 depends on the full engine serial number and assembly position.
Common Replacement Scenarios
This part is commonly replaced when:
- oil, coolant, air, or exhaust leakage is found during inspection
- the engine is opened for overhaul and one-time-use sealing parts must be replaced
- material, section shape, and sealing position need confirmation from the old part or catalog drawing
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 |
|---|---|
| 5532030580 | Listed earlier number |
| 5532030980 | Listed earlier number |
Common Applications
- Overhaul kits
- Marine service
- Industrial maintenance
- Generator repair
Information to Send for Quotation
- Exact part number: 5532031280
- Part name or assembly position: Gasket
- Engine model / series: MTU 396
- Engine serial number from nameplate
- Old-part photo showing number, connector, port, or size marking
- Required quantity and whether partial shipment is acceptable
- Destination country, delivery deadline, and preferred shipping method
The quotation confirms the offered part number, supply condition, price, lead time, and shipping options.
Ordering Notes
For 5532031280, send the engine model, serial number, quantity, old-part photo, and destination country. We will confirm whether the item is OEM, OEM-alternative, reman, or superseded before quotation.
5532031280 FAQ
Does 5532031280 fit MTU 396?
5532031280 Gasket is checked against MTU 396. Final fitment depends on the engine serial number, rating, and installation position.
What information is needed to quote 5532031280?
Send the part number, engine model, engine serial number, old-part photo, quantity, destination country, and required delivery date. This lets us confirm stock route, packing, and shipping options.
Can you check alternatives or superseded numbers for 5532031280?
5532031280 may relate to 5532030580, 5532030980. Final replacement status is checked against the engine serial number before quote.
When is 5532031280 usually replaced?
oil, coolant, air, or exhaust leakage is found during inspection; the engine is opened for overhaul and one-time-use sealing parts must be replaced; material, section shape, and sealing position need confirmation from the old part or catalog drawing.
Is 5532030580 replaced by 5532031280?
Catalog history lists 5532031280 as the later number for 5532030580, 5532030980. Orders quoting those numbers are normally supplied as 5532031280; we confirm the change against the engine serial number, because a later number can come with related changes to mating parts.
Verification Notes
- Confirm engine model, serial number, required quantity, and destination before ordering.
- Send old part photos or nameplate details when markings or replacement status are unclear.
- Priority item: part number, supersession, and export packing details are checked before quote.
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