BEARING-MAIN 2821772 - Caterpillar

SEBE8341-01 April 11, 2003
(Revised May 2003)
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A-68
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Priority PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACINGTHE COOLANT IN CERTAIN G3306, G3406, AND G3412 GAS GENERATOR SETS
13501395 PI30482
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30482" as the Partnumber and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim DescriptionCode and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair isdone after failure, use "PI30482" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. The information supplied in this serviceletter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Donot perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the terminationdate without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst. This Revised Service Letter replacesthe April 11, 2003 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the ReworkProcedure.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
October 31, 2003 April 30, 2004PROBLEM
The engine coolant needs to be replaced on certainG3306, G3406, and G3412 gensets. The engine coolant may have Extended LifeCoolant (ELC) which is not the recommended coolant for Gas Generator Sets.The ELC must be drained and replaced with Caterpillar Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant(DEAC).AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
*** Group 1 ***
G3306 JCA103-106, 108CNR162, 166-169
*** Group 2 ***
G3412 KAP120, 127, 129, 130, 132, 135, 136, 141, 143-145, 147, 150, 151, 160-161,165, 169, 170, 172, 173
*** Group 3 ***
G3412 KAP146, 154, 155, 158
*** Group 4 ***
G3412 KAP124-126, 131, 133, 134, 167, 168
*** Group 5 ***
G3406 KAR144, 145, 147-152, 162, 163, 166, 167, 169-172, 174-177, 180, 181, 183-193,195, 197-201, 203, 205, 206, 209-213, 215
*** Group 6 ***
G3406 KAR146, 153-157, 161, 164, 165, 168, 173, 182, 194, 196, 202, 204, 207,214PARTS NEEDED
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Part Number Description
1 8C3684 ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT(1 GAL/3.79 L)
1 8C3686 ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT(55 GAL/208.45 L) Refer to the following table beforerefilling radiator.
Group 1 48 Liters or 12.68gallons
Group 2 185 Liters or 48.87gallons
Group 3 185 Liters or 48.87gallons
Group 4 150 Liters or 39.62gallons
Group 5 90 Liters or 23.78gallons
Group 6 80 Liters or 21.13gallonsTable 1ACTION REQUIRED
See the attached Rework Procedure.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 5.0 0 0 0 0
This is a 5.0-hour job to drain andrefill the radiator. Dealers can claim 0.5 hours if a sampleis taken and the wrong coolant is not found. U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligibledealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMAS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Attach. (1-Owner Notification)
(2-Rework Procedure)COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FORREPLACING THE COOLANTMODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN G3306, G3406, ANDG3412 GAS GENSETSDear Caterpillar Product Owner:The engine coolant may have Extended Life Coolant(ELC) which is not the recommended coolant for Gas Generator Sets. TheELC must be drained and replaced with Caterpillar Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant(DEAC). You will not be charged for the service performed.Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediatelyto schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time requiredto complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letterdated April 11, 2003 when scheduling this service.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service