Turbocharger Blade Failures on the C13 On-Highway Engines Caterpillar


Turbocharger Blade Failures on the C13 On-Highway Engines

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Turbocharger Blade Failures on the C13 On-Highway Engines

CONFIDENTIAL TIBU4331-00

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN

AUGUST 25, 2004

PRODUCT FAMILY

SALES MODEL C13 (KCB00500-UP)

 

Component Code 1052

SUBJECT: Turbocharger Blade Failures on the C13 On-Highway Engines.

PROBLEM:

The C13 On-Highway engines have had failures with the high-pressure turbochargers. The turbine blade is breaking off. This often results in a broken or bent shaft on the high-pressure turbocharger causing immediate power loss from the engine.

SOLUTION:

There has been a new turbine wheel introduced on the high-pressure turbocharger.

Turbocharger

Old Part No.

Reman Part No.

New Part No.

Parts Service Turbo

239-4020

10R2473

252-4590

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