PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE VALVE COVER ON CERTAIN HIGH HORSEPOWER C15 TRUCK ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE VALVE COVER ON CERTAIN HIGH HORSEPOWER C15 TRUCK ENGINES

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February 27, 2005
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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE VALVE COVER ON CERTAIN HIGH HORSEPOWER C15 TRUCK ENGINES
1317		PI30755

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30755" 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 "PI30755" 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.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
August 31, 2005	February 28, 2006

PROBLEM

Certain high horsepower C15 engines may need to have their valve cover replaced.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model

Identification Number

C15

MXS314, 316-317, 324, 326, 329-330, 332, 335, 345, 904, 1199, 1400, 1552, 1717-1721, 1734, 2147, 2201-2203, 2294, 2334, 2413, 2453, 2463, 2469, 2508, 2574, 2609, 2771, 3052-3053, 3126, 3205, 3230, 3242, 3249, 3257, 3281, 3295, 3306, 3460, 3545, 3634, 3728, 3793, 4018, 4235, 4284, 4326, 4329, 4418, 4520, 4595, 4771, 4775-4776, 4877, 4951, 4957, 5132, 5137, 5141, 5212, 5230, 5382, 5425, 5473, 5489, 5596, 5652-5653, 5746, 5777, 5834-5835, 5855, 5956, 5958, 6013, 6032, 6095, 6155, 6233, 6353, 6556, 1332-1338, 1377

PARTS NEEDED

Individualized kits specific to engine serial number with the parts necessary to complete this repair are available by calling (309) 578-8737.

This kit contains :

6 air bleed plugs

valve cover with breather

1 decal

ACTION REQUIRED

Check the engine for a "L9" stamp to the right of the engine serial number plate on the cylinder block to determine if this rework has already been done. If not, complete the procedure below.
Remove all 3 valve covers from the engine.
Remove 6 air bleed plugs, 2 per VVA, from the engine. This requires a T25 size Torx tool. (See Figure 1 for plug locations.)
Install 6 new plugs. Torque the plugs to 15+-3 Nm.
Reinstall the 2 non-breather valve covers following the torque sequence in Disassembly and Assembly.
Install the new integral breather valve cover following the torque sequence in Disassembly and Assembly.
Reinstall the fumes disposal tube and clamp to the outlet of the breather.
Install the new valve cover decal to the top of the valve cover. When the procedure is complete, stamp the letters "L9" to the right of the engine serial number plate on the cylinder block to signify that this rework has been completed.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.
100%	2.4	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 2.4 - hour job. NOTE: To compensate for lost revenue on the parts for this Program, dealers may claim $40 USD for the parts on this rework. NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report NOTE: This repair will typically be reported using "PI30755" as the Part number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56 as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code.

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.

Attach. (1-Owner Notification)

COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY ? PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE VALVE COVER

MODELS INVOLVED - HIGH HORSEPOWER C15 TRUCK ENGINES

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

A new valve cover needs to be installed on the products listed below. You will not be charged for the service performed. Since the new valve covers and labels are specific to your engine, contact your dealer in advance of scheduling the service to allow time to obtain your specific kit.

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 February 27, 2005 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 February 27, 2005 Service Letter