PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 339-3161 WATER LINES GROUP ON CERTAIN G3508B ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 339-3161 WATER LINES GROUP ON CERTAIN G3508B ENGINES

Usage:

REBE9750-01

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23Sep2013

(Revised 03Jun2014)

U-440

O-369

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 339-3161 WATER LINES GROUP ON CERTAIN G3508B ENGINES
1380 1052		PI32230

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32230" 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 "PI32230" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "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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NOTE:	This Revised Service Letter replaces the 23Sep2013 Service Letter. Changes have been made to Parts Needed.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
31Mar2014	30Sep2014

PROBLEM

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The water lines need to be replaced on certain G3508B Engines. The existing water lines can crack and leak coolant.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
*****Group 1*****
G3508B	RBK00101-00109, 1001-1112

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*****Group 2*****
G3508B	RBK01113-01307

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
*****Group 1*****
2	0S0509	BOLT
3	0S1590	BOLT
2	0S1594	BOLT
3	1A2029	BOLT
2	1N7284	BOLT-12 POINT HD
1	2T1925	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	3B1915	BOLT
1	3E2333	ELBOW-90 DEG
1	3E7403	ADAPTER-STR
3	3S0127	BOLT-12 POINT HD
7	4P7233	GROMMET
2	5G1442	GASKET
19	5M2894	WASHER-HARD
2	5P7464	CLIP-HALF SLOT
2	5P7465	CLIP-HALF TANG
1	5P8924	ADAPTER-STR
2	5P9297	CLIP-LOOP
2	6V1249	GROMMET
3	6V3251	SEAL-O-RING
1	6V5063	SEAL-O-RING
3	6V5064	SEAL-O-RING
5	6V6609	SEAL-O-RING
2	6V7543	BOLT-12 POINT HD
2	6V8639	ADAPTER-STR
1	6V8775	ADAPTER-TEE
1	6V9007	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	6V9830	CAP-ORFS
1	7W3448	ELBOW
2	7X0732	WASHER-HARD
1	8C6869	ADAPTER-STR
2	8L2779	SEAL-O-RING
2	8L2786	SEAL-O-RING
1	8T1715	ADAPTER-STR
6	8T1887	CLIP
6	8T1888	CLIP
1	8T9101	BOLT
1	9S4185	PLUG-LD STOR
1	9S4190	PLUG-LD STOR
5	9S8752	NUT-FULL
3	9X6458	WASHER-HARD
1	0054362	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	0321268	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	1003237	GROMMET
1	1307224	ADAPTER
2	1336934	SPACER
14	1808424	SEAL-O-RING
2	1997854	SPACER
3	2056716	SPACER
4	2167485	SEAL-O-RING-STOR
4	2340216	CLAMP
5	2502343	SEAL-O-RING
2	3537956	GROMMET
1	4160058	PLATE
1	4347483	TUBE AS
1	4347486	HOSE AS
1	4347487	TUBE AS
1	4347488	TUBE AS
1	4347490	ADAPTER
1	4376980	BRACKET
1	4378491	BRACKET
1	4442619	HOSE AS
1	4566982	LINE AS-HYBRID
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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*****
2	0S0509	BOLT
3	0S1590	BOLT
2	0S1594	BOLT
3	1A2029	BOLT
2	1N7284	BOLT-12 POINT HD
1	2T1925	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	3B1915	BOLT
1	3E2333	ELBOW-90 DEG
1	3E7403	ADAPTER-STR
3	3S0127	BOLT-12 POINT HD
7	4P7233	GROMMET
2	5G1442	GASKET
19	5M2894	WASHER-HARD
2	5P7464	CLIP-HALF SLOT
2	5P7465	CLIP-HALF TANG
1	5P8924	ADAPTER-STR
2	5P9297	CLIP-LOOP
2	6V1249	GROMMET
3	6V3251	SEAL-O-RING
1	6V5063	SEAL-O-RING
3	6V5064	SEAL-O-RING
5	6V6609	SEAL-O-RING
2	6V7543	BOLT-12 POINT HD
2	6V8639	ADAPTER-STR
1	6V9007	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	6V9830	CAP-ORFS
1	7W3448	ELBOW
2	7X0732	WASHER-HARD
1	8C6869	ADAPTER-STR
2	8L2779	SEAL-O-RING
2	8L2786	SEAL-O-RING
1	8T1715	ADAPTER-STR
6	8T1887	CLIP
6	8T1888	CLIP
1	8T9101	BOLT
1	9S4185	PLUG-LD STOR
1	9S4190	PLUG-LD STOR
5	9S8752	NUT-FULL
3	9X6458	WASHER-HARD
1	0054362	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	0321268	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	1003237	GROMMET
1	1307224	ADAPTER
2	1336934	SPACER
14	1808424	SEAL-O-RING
2	1997854	SPACER
3	2056716	SPACER
4	2167485	SEAL-O-RING-STOR
4	2340216	CLAMP
5	2502343	SEAL-O-RING
2	3537956	GROMMET
1	4160058	PLATE
1	4347483	TUBE AS
1	4347486	HOSE AS
1	4347487	TUBE AS
1	4347488	TUBE AS
1	4347490	ADAPTER
1	4376980	BRACKET
1	4378491	BRACKET
1	4442619	HOSE AS
1	4566982	LINE AS-HYBRID
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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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Refer to the Special Instruction, REHS8655.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 1*****
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

NOTE: This is a 6.0-hour job for Group 1

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 2*****
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

NOTE: This is a 6.0-hour job for Group 2

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.

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Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 339-3161 WATER LINES GROUP ON CERTAIN G3508B ENGINES

MODELS INVOLVED - G3508B

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The 339-3161 Water Lines Group needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing water lines group can crack and leak coolant. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 23Sep2013 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 23Sep2013 Service Letter