Product Support Program For Replacing The Valve Cover On Certain CB-434C, CB-534C, CP-323C, CP-433C, CS-431C, CS433C, PF-290, PS-150B, PS-200B, And PS-360B Compactors Caterpillar

NOTE: This Program can be administered either before or after a failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS4765" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "T" as the SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE: This Revised Service Letter replaces the March 23, 1999 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product.

Termination Date

Problem

The breather spout attached to the valve cover of certain 3054 engines may break off and allow oil to leak. A new valve cover can be installed that has the breather spout permanently attached.

Affected Product
Model & Identification Number

Group 1

CB-434C (4DN265-330)

CB-534C (5HN254-461)

CP-323C (6DM229-302)

CP-433C (2JM508-697)

CS-323C (1EN176-223)

CS-431C (9XL205-226)

CS-433C (3TM614-898)

Group 2

PF-290 (1XW46-67)

PS-150B (3XR195-271)

PS-200B (5JR147-230)

PS-360B (9LS41-97)

Parts Needed

Group 1

1 - 1670120 COVER AS

Group 2

1 - 1650139 COVER AS

Action Required

Replace the valve cover with the appropriate new cover.

Service Claim Allowances

NOTE: This is a 1-hour job.

NOTE: Two hours of labor will be allowed On CB-434C and CB-534C (prefix 5HN or 4DN).

Parts Disposition

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.