BUCKET GP-GENERAL PURPOSE 3193990 - Caterpillar

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.
TERMINATION DATE
31Mar2011
PROBLEM
The heat shild may not have been installed at the factory on certain C9 Industrial Engines. If the heat shield is not installed the valve cover and the valve cover seal can melt due to close proximity of the turbocharger to these components on certain C9 Industrial Engines.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C9 JSC05914, 5916, 5920, 5926, 5928, 5933, 5935, 5938-5939, 5949, 6013-6014, 6016, 6021, 6023, 6033, 6035, 6039-6041, 6044, 6050, 6061, 6067, 6071, 6073, 6078-6079, 6083-6085, 6088, 6091-6093, 6095, 6100-6101, 6104, 6107, 6109, 6112-6115, 6118-6119, 6127, 6130, 6132-6133, 6137, 6149, 6159, 6162, 6165, 6167, 6170
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
3 8T4121 WASHER-HARD
3 8T4136 BOLT
1 3231635 SHIELD-HEAT
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
Refer to the appropriate Service Manual as necessary.
Install the 323-1635 Heat Shield between the turbocharger and the valve cover.
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-500 hrs,
0-24 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 0.5-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.