CYLINDER HEAD GP 8N1187 - Caterpillar

REBE7144-00
24May2011
D244
Z595
Z850
After Failure Only
(Limited distribution)
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE ENGINES
1354 1355 PS52033
This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs.The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS52033" as the Part Numberand "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
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
31May2013
PROBLEM
The existing aluminum thermostat housing can fail on certain C32 Marine engines. If the existing thermostat housing fails it will leak engine coolant.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C32 RND00104-00112, 116-117, 125-131, 134-135, 176, 178, 185, 191, 198, 200, 206, 211-212, 214-215, 217, 250, 272-273, 278-279, 339
RNE00112-00113, 133
RNX00115, 118-121, 123-124, 126, 131-134, 142-144, 146, 232, 251, 263, 313, 329
RNY00106-00111, 113, 120, 125, 178, 180-181, 184-185, 188, 223-224, 227, 237, 247, 250, 252, 259, 267-268, 270, 283, 306-307, 311, 353, 359, 371-380, 391, 393-394, 452, 455-456, 458-460, 472, 772, 783, 1086-1087
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 5F3144 SEAL-O-RING
4 7E6016 GASKET
2 2006410 SEAL-O-RING
1 HOUSING NON-CATERPILLAR DEALER SUPPLIED HOUSING
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 2% 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
Remove the existing aluminum thermostat housing and replace with dealer supplied cast iron thermostat housing per RENR8628.
After installation, flush the cooling system per SEBU7793.
After flushing the system, ensure the expansion tank is pressurized per the application and installation requirements listed in LEBW4978.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-20000 hrs,
0-120 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 4.0-hour job
A miscellaneous charge of $4586.33 will be allowed for the non-Caterpillar dealer supplied cast iron thermostat housing.
No allowance for travel.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.