CATERPILLAR REMAN CYLINDER HEADS NOW USE REMANUFACTURED EXHAUST VALVES Caterpillar

February 2007

CATERPILLAR REMAN? CYLINDER HEADS NOW USE

REMANUFACTURED EXHAUST VALVES

Announcement

Caterpillar Remanufactured Products has recently developed a process to remanufacture exhaust valves for diesel application. This change has been implemented in several engine model Reman cylinder heads; including UTN (Upgrade-to-New) heads.

Caterpillar new exhaust valves are heat-treated and have 150% more facing material than industry standard. Because Caterpillar? valves are built to exacting standards, it allows Caterpillar to provide a remanufactured valve that provides the same-as-new performance and long life.

All remanufactured exhaust valves are:
               ? Cleaned with a special process to restore valve back to new condition
               ? Valve stems are restored to original print specifications
               ? 100% inspected for cracks
               ? Valve tip hardness checked
               ? Identified with unique part number

Any exhaust valve core that does not meet specifications is scrapped.

This change does not affect the reliability or durability of the Reman cylinder heads. All Reman heads still provide same-as-new performance and are backed with same-as-new warranty.

Core Acceptance

See Core Acceptance Guidelines SELD0287 (LACD and NACD) and SELD0018 (All other MPC) for complete core acceptance details.

Core Management

Please refer to the Caterpillar? Core Management Information System (CMIS 2) Parts Information application describing all reman part/CAF and related information. Also refer to other CMIS 2 inquiry applications such as Customer Profiles, Inspection Reason Codes, Inspection Line Inquiry, Add Charge Information, Entitlement Activity, Entitlement Inquiry, CCR Inquiry, CCR Entry, Shipment Processing; Process Packaging Grief; and Reporting to properly manage core returns and monitor inspection performance. This information will be available to all dealers worldwide after your CMIS 2 conversion date.

For the latest updates of Reman Policies and Core Management (SELD0122), Core Management Systems & Operations Procedures (SELD0040), and Shipping Instructions (SELD0039), go to the Reman website and click on Procedures and Policies (listed under Reman Program Information).

If you have any questions regarding core return processing, feel free to call your Corinth Dealer Service Representative toll free at (800) 537-2928 or use our e-mail address -- reman_core_operations@cat.com. For assistance with technical questions, call the Peoria Reman Help Line also toll free at (888) 88-REMAN or use our e-mail address--Reman_Help@cat.com.