PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 2P4005 ENGINE OIL FILTERS USED ON 3500 SERIES ENGINES FROM PARTS STOCK Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 2P4005 ENGINE OIL FILTERS USED ON 3500 SERIES ENGINES FROM PARTS STOCK

Usage:

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April 30, 2004
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 2P4005 ENGINE OIL FILTERS USED ON 3500 SERIES ENGINES FROM PARTS STOCK

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PI70076
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

July 31, 2004

PROBLEM

Some 2P4005 Engine Oil Filters used on 3500 series engines need to be removed from parts stock. All 2P4005 Engine Oil Filters manufactured between April 29, 2003 (date code MDNRNE) and December 31, 2003 (date code EUUMNE) are structurally different than the 2P4005 Filters manufactured before and after the recall dates. The 2P4005 Filter is a full flow spin-on oil filter used on 3500 engines.

ACTION REQUIRED

The filters can be easily identified through a visual inspection of the threaded end of the filter. Illustration 1 below shows the difference in design. Filters being removed from inventory have threads extruding out away from the filter rather then threads that extrude in towards the filter in the design prior to April 29, 2003 and after December 31, 2003. Note: 2P4005 Filters manufactured before April 29, 2003 and after December 31, 2003 are not being suspect and can still be used on 3500 engines.

Illustration 1

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Submit one claim for all 2P4005 Filters removed from parts stock.

PARTS DISPOSITION

***** U.S. and Canadian Dealers *****

Return all 2P4005 Filters that are removed from parts stock and a copy of the claim to:

Caterpillar Inc.

Attn: R. Martin / PI70076
Service Claims Room
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615
 
  NOTE: Dealers are to make sure the outside of the shipping container is marked PI70076.


***** All Other Dealers *****

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

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