Improper Torqued Connector on the 0R-1015 Water Pump Gp for Certain 3116 and 3126B Engines{1361} Caterpillar

Engine:

3116 (S/N: 2WG1-UP; 1NJ1-UP; 7HJ1-UP)

3126B (S/N: BES1-UP)

Introduction

The problem that is identified below does not have a known permanent solution. Until a permanent solution is known, use the solution that is identified below.

Problem

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0R-1015 Water Pump Gp (1) 3R-6790 Port Connector

The 3R-6790 Port Connector located on the 0R-1015 Water Pump Gp has been improperly torqued at the factory.

Solution

When installing a new 0R-1015 Water Pump Gp , ensure that the 3R-6790 Port Connector is torqued to specification.

Torque for the 3R-6790 Port Connector ... 140 + 14 N·m (103 + 10 lb ft)