PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE AFTER COOLER AND AIR HEATER SYSTEMS ON CERTAIN C9 MARINE ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE AFTER COOLER AND AIR HEATER SYSTEMS ON CERTAIN C9 MARINE ENGINES

Usage:

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May 9, 2004
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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE AFTER COOLER AND AIR HEATER SYSTEMS ON CERTAIN C9 MARINE ENGINES
1063		PI30667

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30667" as the Part number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI30667" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE: The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
November 30, 2004	May 31, 2005

PROBLEM

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
*** Group 1 ***
C9	CSN322-340
*** Group 2 ***
C9	CSN352-370

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
*** Group 1 ***
1	8C8422	Sealant (Bulk)
2	4F8824	Seal - O-Ring
2	5K5959	Seal - O-Ring
2	4P3871	Gasket
2	5P5700	Seal - O-Ring
2	6V3535	Dowel
1	1949569	Gasket
2	1949570	Gasket
1	2093339	Seal
2	2278399	Adapter
1	2380982	Base - After Cooler
1	2381827	Heater Assembly - Air
*** Group 2 ***
1	8C8422	Sealant (Bulk)
2	4F8824	Seal - O-Ring
2	5K5959	Seal - O-Ring
2	4P3871	Gasket
2	5P5700	Seal - O-Ring
2	6V3535	Dowel
1	1949569	Gasket
2	1949570	Gasket
1	2093339	Seal
2	2278399	Adapter
1	2380982	Base - After Cooler
1	2381827	Heater Assembly - Air
1	2412850	Core - After Cooler

ACTION REQUIRED

***** Group 1 *****

Remove and replace the after cooler base and inlet air heater. Please complete this procedure as outlined in the service manual.

***** Group 2 *****

Remove and replace the after cooler base, after cooler core and inlet air heater. Please complete this procedure as outlined in the service manual.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.
100%	6	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 6-hour job.

PARTS DISPOSITION

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

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Attach. (1-Owner Notification)
(2-Rework Procedure)

COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY ? Update The After Cooler And Air Heater Systems

MODELS INVOLVED - C9 Marine Engines

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The after cooler and air heater systems need to be updated on certain C9 Marine Engines. The after cooler bases, after cooler cores and inlet air heaters need to be replaced to meet current production status. New after cooler and air heater systems need to be installed on the products listed below. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated May 9, 2004 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to May 9, 2004 Service Letter