PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY REPLACING THE CYLINDER HEADS ON CERTAIN C280-6, C280-8, C280-12, AND 3612 MARINE AND PETROLEUM ENGINES Caterpillar


PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY REPLACING THE CYLINDER HEADS ON CERTAIN C280-6, C280-8, C280-12, AND 3612 MARINE AND PETROLEUM ENGINES

Usage:

REBE9114-00

04Dec2012


D241
D580
E455
E459
J440
L323

 

Before/After

 (Limited distribution) 
 Parts stock action needed 

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY REPLACING THE CYLINDER HEADS ON CERTAIN C280-6, C280-8, C280-12, AND 3612 MARINE AND PETROLEUM ENGINES

1100 1101
PS43779
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 "PS43779" 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.

NOTE:

When submitting claim for Parts Stock Action, Use the appropriate 99Z as the s/n, the appropriate Service Letter Program Number as the Part number in the Part Causing Failure field, "7755" as the Group Number, "56" as the Description Code.

NOTE:

Although this Program is to be administered as described above on the Affected Product, parts should be removed from parts stock as soon as possible.

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.


TERMINATION DATE

31Dec2014

PROBLEM

The existing cylinder heads may have a casting flaw which can lead to failure on certain C280-6, C280-8, C280-12, and 3612 Marine and Petroleum Engines. If the cylinder head fails, it can allow jacket water to enter the cylinder or combustion gas to enter the coolant.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
C280-6  SCB00129-00130
*******Group  2*******
C280-8  PKA00171-00172
*******Group  3*******
C280-12  TSJ00165-00167, 169
*******Group  4*******
C280-12  TSJ00168
*******Group  5*******
3612  9RC00546-00547

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
6 9X2838 KIT-GASKET(CHR) (As Required)
6 1422826 GASKET-COMB (As Required)
6 2525626 HEAD GP-CYL BSC (As Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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.
*******Group 2*******
8 9X2838 KIT-GASKET(CHR) (As Required)
8 1422826 GASKET-COMB (As Required)
8 2525626 HEAD GP-CYL BSC (As Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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.
*******Group 3*******
12 9X2838 KIT-GASKET(CHR) (As Required)
12 1422826 GASKET-COMB (As Required)
12 2525626 HEAD GP-CYL BSC (As Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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.
*******Group 4*******
12 9X2838 KIT-GASKET(CHR) (As Required)
12 1422826 GASKET-COMB (As Required)
12 2966837 HEAD GP-CYL BSC (As Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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.
*******Group 5*******
12 9X2838 KIT-GASKET(CHR) (As Required)
12 1422826 GASKET-COMB (As Required)
12 2525614 HEAD GP-CYL BSC (As Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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

****Parts Stock ****

Some C280-6, C280-8, C280-12, and 3612 engines are ordered with extra cylinder heads. Extra 252-5614, 252-5626, and 296-6837 Cylinder Heads were shipped loose. Inspect each cylinder head for the "FW" logo on the air intake runner.

If the head has the "FW" logo on the air intake runner, no further action is needed on the cylinder head. Image1, and Image2 show where this logo can be found.

If the head does not have the "FW" logo on the air intake runner, the cylinder head must be removed from parts stock. Image3, and Image4 are examples of heads that must be removed from parts stock. Refer to the Parts Disposition.

 
 
****Affected Product****
Inspect each cylinder head on the engine. If the head has the "FW" logo on the air intake runner, no further action is needed on that head. Image1 and Image2 show where this logo can be found. If the head does not have the "FW" logo on the air intake runner, the cylinder head must be replaced per the Disassembly and Assembly procedure for that engine. Image3 and Image4 are examples of heads that must be replaced.
Image1
Image2
Image3
Image4

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

****Parts Stock****

Submit one claim for all parts removed from parts stock.

 
 
****Affected Product****
Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
0-12000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job for Group 1
0.5 hours is allowed for the inspection of cylinder head casting marks.

If the engine has cylinder heads that require replacement, 6.5 hours is allowed to drain and refill coolant and to remove and install exhaust manifold heat shields.

6.8 hours is allowed for each cylinder head that must be replaced.

The claim story should include how many cylinder heads were replaced and the serial numbers of these heads.

Up to $50 miscellaneous charge is allowed for grease and other shop supplies. Include details in the claim story.

Reasonable travel time and mileage will be allowed when performing this rework procedure. Include details in the claim story.

Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
0-12000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job for Group 2
0.5 hours is allowed for the inspection of cylinder head casting marks.

If the engine has cylinder heads that require replacement, 7.5 hours is allowed to drain and refill coolant and to remove and install exhaust manifold heat shields.

6.8 hours is allowed for each cylinder head that must be replaced.

The claim story should include how many cylinder heads were replaced and the serial numbers of these heads.

Up to $50 miscellaneous charge is allowed for grease and other shop supplies. Include details in the claim story.

Reasonable travel time and mileage will be allowed when performing this rework procedure. Include details in the claim story.

Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 3*******
0-12000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job for Group 3
0.5 hours is allowed for the inspection of cylinder head casting marks.

If the engine has cylinder heads that require replacement, 11 hours is allowed to drain and refill coolant and to remove and install exhaust manifold heat shields.

6.8 hours is allowed for each cylinder head that must be replaced.

The claim story should include how many cylinder heads were replaced and the serial numbers of these heads.

Up to $50 miscellaneous charge is allowed for grease and other shop supplies. Include details in the claim story.

Reasonable travel time and mileage will be allowed when performing this rework procedure. Include details in the claim story.

Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 4*******
0-12000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job for Group 4
0.5 hours is allowed for the inspection of cylinder head casting marks.

If the engine has cylinder heads that require replacement, 11 hours is allowed to drain and refill coolant and to remove and install exhaust manifold heat shields.

6.8 hours is allowed for each cylinder head that must be replaced.

The claim story should include how many cylinder heads were replaced and the serial numbers of these heads.

Up to $50 miscellaneous charge is allowed for grease and other shop supplies. Include details in the claim story.

Reasonable travel time and mileage will be allowed when performing this rework procedure. Include details in the claim story.

Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 5*******
0-12000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job for Group 5
0.5 hours is allowed for the inspection of cylinder head casting marks.

If the engine has cylinder heads that require replacement, 11 hours is allowed to drain and refill coolant and to remove and install exhaust manifold heat shields.

6.8 hours is allowed for each cylinder head that must be replaced.

The claim story should include how many cylinder heads were replaced and the serial numbers of these heads.

Up to $50 miscellaneous charge is allowed for grease and other shop supplies. Include details in the claim story.

Reasonable travel time and mileage will be allowed when performing this rework procedure. Include details in the claim story.



PARTS DISPOSITION

****Parts Stock****
***** NACD *****
Hold all cylinder heads that are removed from parts stock for a Parts Return Request (PRR). A Parts Return Request (PRR) will be issued to you through the Send-It-Back process after the claim is submitted. Make sure to list the service letter program number on the packing slip and include the closed work order paperwork.

***** EAME, LACD, and APD *****
Hold all cylinder heads that are removed from parts stock for 30 days for a possible Parts Return Request (PRR). Make sure to list the service letter program number on the packing slip and include the closed work order paperwork.

If a Parts Return Request (PRR) is not issued to you after 30 days through the Send-It-Back process, handle the parts in accordance with your warranty bulletin on warranty parts handling.

****Affected Product****
***** NACD *****
Hold all cylinder heads that are removed for a Parts Return Request (PRR). A Parts Return Request (PRR) will be issued to you through the Send-It-Back process after the claim is submitted. Make sure to list the service letter program number on the packing slip and include the closed work order paperwork.

***** EAME, LACD, and APD *****
Hold all cylinder heads that are removed for 30 days for a possible Parts Return Request (PRR). Make sure to list the service letter program number on the packing slip and include the closed work order paperwork.

If a Parts Return Request (PRR) is not issued to you after 30 days through the Send-It-Back process, handle the parts in accordance with your warranty bulletin on warranty parts handling.

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