Usage:
21May2007 |
(Revised 11Jun2007) |
Priority | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE TURBOCHARGER OIL AND WATER LINES ON CERTAIN 3516BHD LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES |
|
1052 1307 1393 1355 1380 | PI31259 |
NOTE: | This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31259" 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 "PI31259" 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. |
NOTE: | This Revised Service Letter replaces the 21 May, 2007 Service Letter. Changes have been made to Affected Product. |
COMPLETION DATE |
TERMINATION DATE |
30Nov2007 | 31May2008 |
PROBLEM
The existing oil and water line tubing to the turbocharger needs to be replaced with flexible hoses on certain 3516BHD Locomotive Engines. The existing lines can crack and could result in turbocharger or engine damage. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
3516B | BCK00229-00238, 240-241, 244-245, 247-250, 253-282, 284, 286-289 |
PARTS NEEDED
Qty |
Part Number | Description |
2 | 0S1588 | BOLT |
2 | 1A2161 | SPACER |
2 | 5P3237 | CONNECTOR-37 DEG |
3 | 6V4589 | SEAL-O-RING |
2 | 9M8406 | CLIP |
2 | 0054173 | ELBOW-90 DEG |
1 | 2501497 | ELBOW-90 DEG |
2 | 2527776 | BRACKET |
1 | 2579471 | HOSE AS |
1 | 2594696 | HOSE AS |
1 | 2594697 | HOSE AS |
1 | 2594698 | HOSE AS |
ACTION REQUIRED
Install new flexible hoses and associated hardware and brackets in place of current metal tubing in both Oil (183-2816) (Image 1) and Water (183-2817) (Image 2) lines groups. |
Image1 |
Image2 |
OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification. |
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job | |||||
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. |
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 TURBOCHARGER OIL and WATER LINES MODELS INVOLVED - 3516BHD Locomotive Engines Dear Caterpillar Product Owner: New flexible hoses and associated hardware and brackets need to be installed in place of current metal tubing in both Oil (183-2816) and Water (183-2817) lines groups on the products listed below. The existing tubing can crack and could result in turbocharger or engine damage. You will not be charged for the service performed. 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 21May2007 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 21May2007 Service Letter |