XP56918300055 Overflow Valve. Listed in MTU 4000 catalog references; confirm installation and current availability before ordering.
Check XP56918300055 availability: Start with XP56918300055 and the quantity. Add an engine serial number or a photo of the old Overflow Valve if available; we will follow up on any missing details.
XP56918300055 Specification
About XP56918300055 - Overflow Valve
Published catalog details are identification references. They do not establish current stock, supplied condition, or confirmed fitment for your engine.
XP56918300055 is an overflow valve catalogued for MTU 4000 engines. It is the later number for XP56918300072, so lists quoting that number are normally supplied as XP56918300055. The catalog unit weight is 0.173 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
XP56918300055 is listed for 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8V 4000 M63 | 8 | V | marine | subgroup 6, build 3 |
| 16V 4000 M53R | 16 | V | marine | subgroup 5, build 3 |
| 12V 4000 M64 | 12 | V | marine | subgroup 6, build 4 |
| 12V 4000 M65R | 12 | V | marine | subgroup 6, build 5 |
| 16V 4000 M54 | 16 | V | marine | subgroup 5, build 4 |
| 16V 4000 M65R | 16 | V | marine | subgroup 6, build 5 |
| 20V 4000 M65L | 20 | V | marine | subgroup 6, build 5 |
| 20V 4000 M73 | 20 | V | marine | subgroup 7, build 3 |
| 16V 4000 M93L | 16 | V | marine | subgroup 9, build 3 |
| 20V 4000 M73L | 20 | V | marine | subgroup 7, build 3 |
| 20V 4000 M93 | 20 | V | marine | subgroup 9, build 3 |
How Each Model Code Reads
- 8V 4000 M63: 8 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, marine application (M), subgroup 6, build generation 3
- 16V 4000 M53R: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, marine application (M), subgroup 5, build generation 3, rating variant R
- 12V 4000 M64: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, marine application (M), subgroup 6, build generation 4
- 12V 4000 M65R: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, marine application (M), subgroup 6, build generation 5, rating variant R
- 16V 4000 M54: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, marine application (M), subgroup 5, build generation 4
- 16V 4000 M65R: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, marine application (M), subgroup 6, build generation 5, rating variant R
- 20V 4000 M65L: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, marine application (M), subgroup 6, build generation 5, increased rating (L)
- 20V 4000 M73: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, marine application (M), subgroup 7, build generation 3
- 16V 4000 M93L: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, marine application (M), subgroup 9, build generation 3, increased rating (L)
- 20V 4000 M73L: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, marine application (M), subgroup 7, build generation 3, increased rating (L)
- 20V 4000 M93: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 4000, marine application (M), subgroup 9, build generation 3
Full parts list for these engines: MTU 8V 4000 M63 Parts List, MTU 4000 M53R to M93L Parts List
Engine-series references do not confirm every installation. Final fitment of XP56918300055 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 |
|---|---|
| XP56918300072 | Listed earlier number |
Common Applications
- Marine service
- Industrial maintenance
- Power generation
- Rail traction
Information to Send for Quotation
- Part number: XP56918300055
- 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.
XP56918300055 FAQ
Is XP56918300072 replaced by XP56918300055?
Catalog history lists XP56918300055 as the later number for XP56918300072. Orders quoting that number are normally supplied as XP56918300055; we confirm the change against the engine serial number, because a later number can come with related changes to mating parts.
Verification Notes
- For XP56918300055, confirm engine model, serial number, required quantity, and destination before ordering.
- If XP56918300055 markings or replacement status are unclear, send old-part photos or nameplate details.
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