MTU — Assembling Hengst oil separator
Maintenance · Crankcase ventilation / oil separator
From a MTU service manual covering: 12V2000, 12V2000M60, 12V2000M70, 12V2000M80, 12V2000M90, 12V2000M91, 16V2000, 16V2000M60, 16V2000M70, 16V2000M80, 16V2000M90, 16V2000M91. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: MTU 16V2000
Procedure
- Coat O-ring with petroleum jelly and insert into groove in oil separator housing.
- Insert diaphragm (curve upwards) into oil separator housing.
- Fit spring on diaphragm, ensuring it is correctly seated.
- Fit cover on spring and tighten screws diagonally to 6 Nm + 2 Nm.
- Coat O-ring with petroleum jelly and insert into groove in oil separator housing.
- Insert aerosol element into oil separator housing.
- Fit cover on housing and insert screws with screwdriver (Torx 30).
- Tighten screws to specified tightening torque and check oil separator for leaks.
Tools required
- Screwdriver Torx 30 Amazon
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Specs & values
- Screws for cover of Hengst oil separator 6 Nm + 2 Nm
Full service-parts list: MTU 16V2000 →
Source: MTU service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.