PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING 239-8475 AND 239-8477 COOLANT VENT TUBE ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN C7 MARINE ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING 239-8475 AND 239-8477 COOLANT VENT TUBE ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN C7 MARINE ENGINES

Usage:

REBE6112-00

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12Jul2010

U-253

A-196

D-217

O-219

TM-15

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*Before/After*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING 239-8475 AND 239-8477 COOLANT VENT TUBE ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN C7 MARINE ENGINES
1393 1380 1355		PS43117

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS43117" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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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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TERMINATION DATE

31Jul2012

PROBLEM

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The 239-8475 and 239-8477 Coolant Vent Tube Assemblies may crack and leak on certain C7 Marine Engines.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C7	C7B00100-00133, 135-170, 173-176, 180, 187-235, 237-255, 259-343, 348-352, 355, 360-398 C7D00152-00157, 160-161, 163-200, 202-246, 249-387, 3001-3028 C7X00102-00239, 241-243, 286-353, 363-618, 621-622, 627-646, 649-669, 678-679, 681, 704-710, 739-888, 3001-3009 M7A00100-00369 M7G00101-00285

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
2	3616045	HOSE AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 7% 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

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1. Adequately drain and retain coolant for reuse.

2. Remove the 239-8475 and 239-8477 Vent Tube Assemblies.

3. Install the 361-6045 Hose Assemblies. Route the hose assemblies at least 10 mm from other engine components when installing the hose assemblies. Swivel the 90 degree fitting to prevent contact between the hose and the turbocharger before tightening.

NOTE: The straight fitting on the 361-6045 Hose Assemblies connect to the heat exchanger. The design of the hose assembly will not allow it to be installed with the 90 degree fitting connected to the heat exchanger.

4. Refill coolant system and run engine, check for leaks.

NOTE: Record sister engine serial number in SIMSi on vessels with multiple engines.

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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
0-1000 hrs, 0-60 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

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NOTE: This is a 1.5-hour job
Reasonable travel is allowed when applicable. Travel may only be claimed once/vessel. NOTE: Record sister engine serial number in SIMSi on vessels with multiple engines.

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