5600160071 Plug. Listed in MTU 538 catalog references; confirm installation and current availability before ordering.
Check 5600160071 availability: Start with 5600160071 and the quantity. Add an engine serial number or a photo of the old Plug if available; we will follow up on any missing details.
5600160071 Specification
About 5600160071 - Plug
Published catalog details are identification references. They do not establish current stock, supplied condition, or confirmed fitment for your engine.
5600160071 is a plug catalogued for MTU 538 engines. It is the later number for 5610160171, 5610100081, 135C04002/1, 135C04702/1 and 2 more earlier references, so lists quoting those numbers are normally supplied as 5600160071. The catalog unit weight is 0.036 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
5600160071 is listed for 10 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 538 TB92 | 12 | V | marine | build 2 |
| 20V 538 TB92 | 20 | V | marine | build 2 |
| 16V 538 TB93 | 16 | V | marine | build 3 |
| 20V 538 TB93 | 20 | V | marine | build 3 |
| 12V 538 TB8 | 12 | V | — | build TB |
| 12V 538 TB9 | 12 | V | — | build TB |
| 20V 538 TB1 | 20 | V | — | build TB |
| 20V 538 TB6 | 20 | V | — | build TB |
| 20V 538 TB7 | 20 | V | — | build TB |
| 16V 538 TB9 | 16 | V | — | build TB |
How Each Model Code Reads
- 12V 538 TB92: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 2
- 20V 538 TB92: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 2
- 16V 538 TB93: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 3
- 20V 538 TB93: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 3
- 12V 538 TB8: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB
- 12V 538 TB9: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB
- 20V 538 TB1: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB
- 20V 538 TB6: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB
- 20V 538 TB7: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB
- 16V 538 TB9: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 538, single-digit build code TB
Full parts list for this model family: MTU 538 TB1 to TB93 Parts List
Engine-series references do not confirm every installation. Final fitment of 5600160071 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 |
|---|---|
| 5610160171 | Listed earlier number |
| 5610100081 | Listed earlier number |
| 135C04002/1 | Listed earlier number |
| 135C04702/1 | Listed earlier number |
| 135C04002/3 | Listed earlier number |
| 135C04702/3 | Listed earlier number |
Common Applications
- Marine service
- Industrial maintenance
- Power generation
- Rail traction
Information to Send for Quotation
- Part number: 5600160071
- 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.
5600160071 FAQ
Is 5610160171 replaced by 5600160071?
Catalog history lists 5600160071 as the later number for 5610160171, 5610100081, 135C04002/1, 135C04702/1, 135C04002/3, 135C04702/3. Orders quoting those numbers are normally supplied as 5600160071; we confirm the change against the engine serial number, because a later number can come with related changes to mating parts.
Verification Notes
- For 5600160071, confirm engine model, serial number, required quantity, and destination before ordering.
- If 5600160071 markings or replacement status are unclear, send old-part photos or nameplate details.
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