COVER-REGULATOR HOUSING 4W2996 - Caterpillar

SEBE9477-01 January 26, 2006
(Revised February 2006)
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Priority PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACINGTHE VALVE COVER ON CERTAIN C9 TRUCK ENGINES
1107 PI30937
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30937" 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 "PI30937" 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 January 26, 2006 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the PartsNeeded and Action Required Sections.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
July 31, 2006 January 31, 2007PROBLEM
Injector o-rings can fail and may eventually createa hole in the valve cover.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C9 MTB101-106, 109-190, 197-199, 1000-1001,1003-1005, 1007-1221, 1227-1387, 1396-1429, 1431-1464, 1467-1550, 1553-1649PARTS NEEDED
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Part Number Description
1 2485719 Cover Group
1 271-2418 Cover-Base
9 244-4500 Spring
9 8T-0100 Bolt
9 9N-0869 Washers
1 136-9066 Label
1 229-5663 Acert LabelACTION REQUIRED
Pre-installation procedure:The valve cover will need to be painted blackusing Cat P/N 4C-4198 paint. The valve cover base should be painted Caterpillaryellow using Cat P/N 4C-4200. Several valve covers can be painted usingone can of paint. Install Oil fill and Acert decal on new valve cover.Note: NJT bus engines do not receive the Acert decal.Remove current valve cover and base. Removethe injector wiring harness from old base and install in the new base.Install new valve cover and base following the correct repair procedure.A new bolt and spring assembly are required for the new valve cover base.Follow RENR9579 for installation instructions.When replacing the valve cover, inspect theold valve cover for signs of wear underneath. If there are signs of high-pressureoil hitting the valve cover than replace the injector o-rings on all sixcylinders. A parts recall has been set up on the valve cover, which willallow inspection of all returned covers.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs Parts LaborHrs Parts LaborHrs
100% 1.7 0 0 0 0
This is a 1.7 hour job.Use TRG Code 1120-010 when submitting to warrantyUse TRG Code 1000-072PARTS DISPOSITION
Ship all valve covers to:Caterpillar Claims RoomAtt: Geoff Monari8201 N. University StPeoria, IL 61615(Please mark any valve covers that requiredO?ring replacement with a spot of yellow paint)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 SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACINGTHE VALVE COVERMODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN C9 TRUCK ENGINESDear Caterpillar Product Owner:Injector o-rings can fail and may eventuallycreate a hole in the valve cover. New valve covers need to be installedon the products listed below. 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 January 26, 2006 when scheduling this service.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you