PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 342-4469 EXHAUST BYPASS WATER LINES ON CERTAIN G3512B PETROLEUM ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 342-4469 EXHAUST BYPASS WATER LINES ON CERTAIN G3512B PETROLEUM ENGINES

Usage:

TEBE0252-00

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18Nov2013

U-567

O-473

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 342-4469 EXHAUST BYPASS WATER LINES ON CERTAIN G3512B PETROLEUM ENGINES
1380		PI32264

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32264" 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 "PI32264" 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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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
31May2014	30Nov2014

PROBLEM

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The 342-4469 Water Lines Group for the exhaust bypass need to be replaced on certain G3512B Petroleum Engines. The existing water lines can crack due to vibration.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
G3512B	JHH00100-00102, 1001-1024

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
2	0L1351	BOLT
2	0S1594	BOLT
3	1A2029	BOLT
2	1N7284	BOLT-12 POINT HD
2	2S3567	BOLT-12 POINT HD
2	3B1915	BOLT
3	3S0127	BOLT-12 POINT HD
1	4I6141	ADAPTER-STR
9	4P7233	GROMMET
2	5G1442	GASKET
2	5K9090	SEAL-O-RING-ORFS
17	5M2894	WASHER-HARD
2	5P7464	CLIP-HALF SLOT
2	5P7465	CLIP-HALF TANG
4	5P9297	CLIP-LOOP
2	6V1249	GROMMET
1	6V1581	CLIP-2 PIECE
1	6V1582	CLIP-2 PIECE
1	6V3251	SEAL-O-RING
1	6V5063	SEAL-O-RING
2	6V5064	SEAL-O-RING
4	6V6609	SEAL-O-RING
1	6V8635	ADAPTER-STR
2	6V8639	ADAPTER-STR
1	6V9007	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	6V9830	CAP-ORFS
4	6V9851	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	7W3448	ELBOW
2	7X0732	WASHER-HARD
1	8C6872	ADAPTER-STR
1	8L2786	SEAL-O-RING
1	8T1715	ADAPTER-STR
9	8T1887	CLIP
9	8T1888	CLIP
1	8T6758	PLUG-PIPE
1	9S4185	PLUG-LD STOR
1	9S4190	PLUG-LD STOR
7	9S8752	NUT-FULL
4	9X6458	WASHER-HARD
1	0054362	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	0321268	ADAPTER-ELBOW
1	1307224	ADAPTER
2	1336934	SPACER
15	1808424	SEAL-O-RING
3	2056716	SPACER
2	2431353	SPACER
1	2949072	SEAL-O-RING-ORFS
1	4347490	ADAPTER
1	4376980	BRACKET
1	4376981	BRACKET
1	4378491	BRACKET
1	4380031	TUBE AS
1	4380032	TUBE AS
1	4380033	TUBE AS
1	4380034	TUBE AS
1	4380035	TUBE AS
1	4388312	HOSE AS
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

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Refer to Special Instruction, REHS8659 for the Rework Procedure. Before beginning the rework procedure, review the safety actions in the engine's Operation and Maintenance Manual.

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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%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 6.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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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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EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 342-4469 EXHAUST BYPASS WATER LINES ON CERTAIN G3512B PETROLEUM ENGINES

MODELS INVOLVED - G3512B

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The exhaust bypass water lines need to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing water lines can crack due to vibration. 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 18Nov2013 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 18Nov2013 Service Letter