BODY AS-PISTON 7E8885 - Caterpillar

SEBE8874-01 August 10, 2004
(Revised January 2005)
U-236
TT-19
Priority PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTINGTHE TURBO OIL SUPPLY LINES ON CERTAIN C15 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES
1052 PI30698
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30698" 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 "PI30698" 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 August 10, 2004 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the partsdisposition.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
February 28, 2005 August 31, 2005PROBLEM
The turbo oil supply lines need to be inspectedon certain C15 On-Highway Truck Engines. The turbo oil supply lines oncertain C15 Engines may leak. The turbo supply lines need to be inspectedand, if needed, repairs made.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C15 BXS1-16666PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
2 1978418 GasketIf hose replacement is necessary:
Old part number New parts neededHose Elbow Low/Mid/High Low Pressure/High PressureTurbo
2367208 2479703 2476987 Low HP
2367209 2479704 2476985 Low LP
2367210 2479705 2476986 Mid HP
2367211 2479706 2476985 Mid LP
2367212 2479707 2476986 High HP
2367213 2479708 2476985 High LP All 6 hoses are not needed for anyone engine. Only order the hose and elbow combination required for theengine being repaired.ACTION 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% 2.5 0 0 0 0
This is a 2.5-hour job. An additional0.4 hours may be claimed for each line replaced
SMCS Description SC MC CV CO
7751-036-SLI Field Update Program 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
7755-010-LI * Turbo Line R&I 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4* Use this code for each supply line repaired.PARTS DISPOSITION
***** U.S. and Canadian Dealers ***** Make sure the outside of the shippingcontainer is marked PI30698.Return all supply hoses that are replaced anda copy of the claim to:Caterpillar Inc.Attn: PI30698
Service Claims Room
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615***** All Other Dealers *****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 - The Turbo Oil Supply Lines NeedTo Be InspectedMODELS INVOLVED - C15 EnginesDear Caterpillar Product Owner:The turbo oil supply lines need to be inspectedon certain C15 On-Highway Truck Engines. The turbo oil supply lines oncertain C15 Engines may leak. The turbo supply lines need to be inspectedand, if needed, repairs made on the products listed below. You will notbe 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 August 10, 2004 when scheduling this service.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible toprevent unscheduled downtime.Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)Attached to August 10, 2004 Service LetterRework Procedure
Verify that the most current software is installed.If it is not, flash engine with the latest software.
Run at 1600 RPM for 5 minutes.
Shut-off the engine and allow it to