700217040001 Shaft Seal Ring. Listed in MTU 538 catalog references; confirm installation and current availability before ordering.
Check 700217040001 availability: Start with 700217040001 and the quantity. Add an engine serial number or a photo of the old Shaft Seal Ring if available; we will follow up on any missing details.
700217040001 Specification
About 700217040001 - Shaft Seal Ring
Published catalog details are identification references. They do not establish current stock, supplied condition, or confirmed fitment for your engine.
700217040001 is a shaft seal ring catalogued for MTU 538 engines. It is the later number for 0039970947, so lists quoting that number are normally supplied as 700217040001. The catalog unit weight is 0.038 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.
Series 538 parts are often listed under older reference formats. Keep the full number including any letters and slash suffix when ordering seals and gaskets.
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- Superseded gasket numbers often reflect a material or thickness change, so mixed old and new gaskets on one joint should be avoided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
700217040001 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 700217040001 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 |
|---|---|
| 0039970947 | Listed earlier number |
Common Applications
- Overhaul kits
- Marine service
- Industrial maintenance
- Generator repair
Information to Send for Quotation
- Part number: 700217040001
- 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.
700217040001 FAQ
Is 0039970947 replaced by 700217040001?
Catalog history lists 700217040001 as the later number for 0039970947. Orders quoting that number are normally supplied as 700217040001; we confirm the change against the engine serial number, because a later number can come with related changes to mating parts.
Verification Notes
- For 700217040001, confirm engine model, serial number, required quantity, and destination before ordering.
- If 700217040001 markings or replacement status are unclear, send old-part photos or nameplate details.
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