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MTU Series 396 engine service & overhauls

Independent support for MTU 396 Series marine and power engines, backed by MTU factory training, field-service experience and hands-on W5 and W6 overhaul work.

Experienced support for MTU 396 engines

Nauti Diesel’s MTU capability is built on technical training at the MTU factory in Friedrichshafen, Germany, field-service work for MTU and practical overhaul experience. Support is available for operating MTU 396 engines where accurate inspection, careful parts planning and disciplined assembly are essential.

MTU 16V396TE74L undergoing a W6 overhaul in Papeete, Tahiti

MTU 396 service scope

  • Mechanical fault-finding and engine condition assessment
  • Scheduled maintenance and W5 or W6 overhaul support
  • Engine strip-down, inspection, measurement and controlled assembly
  • Crankshaft, bearing, liner, piston and connecting-rod work
  • Cylinder-head, valve-gear, fuel-system and timing work
  • Cooling, lubrication, starting and charge-air system checks
  • Component reconditioning and specialist machining coordination
  • Parts identification, sourcing and obsolete-component support
  • Installation, pre-start checks and commissioning support

Relevant Series 396 project experience

Project work includes a W6 overhaul of an MTU 16V396TE74L in Papeete, Tahiti, together with W5 overhaul experience on MTU 20V1163 engines. Nauti Diesel can support complete overhaul work, defined repair packages and parts planning for established MTU installations.

Read the MTU 16V396TE74L W6 overhaul case study

Information for an initial assessment

Provide the complete engine model and serial number, vessel or equipment details, operating hours, maintenance stage, service history, fault symptoms or required scope, location and available service window. Include previous reports and measurement records where available.

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