PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY INSTALLING THE 330-7292 GASKET IN THE ENGINE HARNESS ON CERTAIN G3508, G3512, AND G3516 ENGINES Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY INSTALLING THE 330-7292 GASKET IN THE ENGINE HARNESS ON CERTAIN G3508, G3512, AND G3516 ENGINES

Usage:

REBE3873-00

14Aug2008


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A-346
D-349
O-387

 
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY INSTALLING THE 3307292/">330-7292 GASKET IN THE ENGINE HARNESS ON CERTAIN G3508, G3512, AND G3516 ENGINES

1901 1408
PI31549
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31549" 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 "PI31549" 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.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

28Feb2009 31Aug2009

PROBLEM

The engine harness needs to be inspected. The 3307292/">330-7292 Gasket may be missing and need to be installed. The gasket is required to keep rain water from filling the flexible conduit carrying the ignition circuits.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
G3508 DLR00100-00101

WPM00100-00101

WPN00100-00242, 1500-1551
G3512 GNS00100-00106

WPP00100-00234, 1500-1531

WPR00100-00223, 1500-1524
G3516 WPS00100-00170

WPT00100-00255, 1500-1528

WPW00100-01057, 1500-1951

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 3307292 GASKET (As Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

Use the following steps to disassemble the harness, inspect for the gasket, and install the gasket if not already in place.

1. Remove the ECM connector cover by removing the four attaching screws.(Image 1 and 2)

2. Remove the connector from the ECM. (Image 3)

3. Remove the lower cover from the connector. (Image 4)

4. Remove clips and pull the conduit from the adapter. (Image 5)

5. Inspect the end of the conduit that engages the adapter for the gasket.

6. If a gasket is in place around the conduit, proceed to Step 10 and reassemble the conduit and connector.

7. If a gasket is not in place, cut across the 3307292/">330-7292 gasket as shown in Image 6.

8. Place a small bead of non-corrosive RTV silicone (8T-0065) on the gasket as shown in Image 7.

9. Assemble the gasket on the conduit.

10. Install the conduit into the adapter with the joint located towards the engine.

11. Install the lower ECM connector cover and install the connector onto the ECM.

12. Install the ECM connector top cover.
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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 1.0-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.
 
 
 
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY INSTALLING THE 3307292/">330-7292 GASKET IN THE ENGINE HARNESS ON CERTAIN G3508, G3512, AND G3516 ENGINES

MODELS INVOLVED - G3516, G3512, and G3508 Engines

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The engine harness needs to be inspected and a gasket may need to be installed on the products listed below. The engine harness may not have a gasket installed and can allow the flexible ignition harness to fill with rain water. 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 14Aug2008 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.

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