PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE VALVE COVER ON CERTAIN C9 TRUCK ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE VALVE COVER ON CERTAIN C9 TRUCK ENGINES

Usage:

SEBE9477-01

January 26, 2006
(Revised February 2006)
U-40
A-32
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*Priority*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE VALVE COVER ON CERTAIN C9 TRUCK ENGINES
1107		PI30937

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30937" 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 "PI30937" 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.

NOTE: This Revised Service Letter replaces the January 26, 2006 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Parts Needed and Action Required Sections.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
July 31, 2006	January 31, 2007

PROBLEM

Injector o-rings can fail and may eventually create a hole in the valve cover.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C9	MTB101-106, 109-190, 197-199, 1000-1001, 1003-1005, 1007-1221, 1227-1387, 1396-1429, 1431-1464, 1467-1550, 1553-1649

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	2485719	Cover Group
1	271-2418	Cover-Base
9	244-4500	Spring
9	8T-0100	Bolt
9	9N-0869	Washers
1	136-9066	Label
1	229-5663	Acert Label

ACTION REQUIRED

Pre-installation procedure:

The valve cover will need to be painted black using Cat P/N 4C-4198 paint. The valve cover base should be painted Caterpillar yellow using Cat P/N 4C-4200. Several valve covers can be painted using one can of paint. Install Oil fill and Acert decal on new valve cover. Note: NJT bus engines do not receive the Acert decal.

Remove current valve cover and base. Remove the injector wiring harness from old base and install in the new base. Install new valve cover and base following the correct repair procedure. A new bolt and spring assembly are required for the new valve cover base. Follow RENR9579 for installation instructions.

When replacing the valve cover, inspect the old valve cover for signs of wear underneath. If there are signs of high-pressure oil hitting the valve cover than replace the injector o-rings on all six cylinders. A parts recall has been set up on the valve cover, which will allow inspection of all returned covers.

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%	1.7	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 1.7 hour job. Use TRG Code 1120-010 when submitting to warranty Use TRG Code 1000-072

PARTS DISPOSITION

Ship all valve covers to:

Caterpillar Claims Room

Att: Geoff Monari

8201 N. University St

Peoria, IL 61615

(Please mark any valve covers that required O?ring replacement with a spot of yellow paint)

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 - PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE VALVE COVER

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN C9 TRUCK ENGINES

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

Injector o-rings can fail and may eventually create a hole in the valve cover. New valve covers 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 January 26, 2006 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 January 26, 2006 Service Letter