5550170053 Protective Sleeve. Listed in MTU 396 catalog references; confirm installation and current availability before ordering.
Check 5550170053 availability: Start with 5550170053 and the quantity. Add an engine serial number or a photo of the old Protective Sleeve if available; we will follow up on any missing details.
5550170053 Specification
About 5550170053 - Protective Sleeve
Published catalog details are identification references. They do not establish current stock, supplied condition, or confirmed fitment for your engine.
5550170053 is a protective sleeve catalogued for MTU 396 engines. The catalog unit weight is 0.074 kg, which we use to estimate freight before quoting.
Technical Notes: Engine components
This group covers structural and miscellaneous engine parts, from covers and housings to brackets, pipes, and fittings, as well as special tools used during maintenance. Fitment depends heavily on the exact engine version and installation, so the engine serial number and catalog position are essential.
When This Type of Part Is Usually Replaced
- the part is cracked, distorted, or damaged during removal
- a modification or later standard requires the updated part
- an overhaul or repair procedure lists the item as replace-on-removal
Checks Before Ordering
- Send a photo of the part in its installed position if the catalog reference is unclear
- Housings and covers may differ between left and right engine banks
- Check whether related seals or fasteners are needed with the part
Engine Catalog References
5550170053 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 5550170053 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 |
|---|---|
| 550SK2362 | Reference only; direction unconfirmed |
| 8690170002 | Reference only; direction unconfirmed |
Common Applications
- Marine service
- Industrial maintenance
- Power generation
- Rail traction
Information to Send for Quotation
- Part number: 5550170053
- 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 5550170053, confirm engine model, serial number, required quantity, and destination before ordering.
- If 5550170053 markings or replacement status are unclear, send old-part photos or nameplate details.
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