INSERT 8D8024 - Caterpillar

Industrial Engine: 3024C (S/N: 4241251-UP)Paving Compactor: CB-224E (S/N: 224571-UP)Multi Terrain Loader: 247B (S/N: MTL571-UP) 257B (S/N: SLK1599-UP)Skid Steer Loader: 242B (S/N: BXM3340-3340,3355-3358,3360-3361,3364-3368,3370-3394,3396-3420,3422-3434,3436-3438) 216B (S/N: RLL5009-5017,5023-5029,5031-5041,5043-5087,5089-5093,5095-5095,5096-5099,5105-5105,5109-5110,5116-5116,5118-5120,5122-5133) 226B (S/N: MJH7837-7851,7998-8003,8005-8005,8024-8024,8033-8039,8043-8043,8046-8046,8048-8064,8066-8077,8079-8121,8123-8123,8125-8129,8131-8144,8146-8178,8180-8180,8182-8189,8192-8193,8195-8210,8212-8220,8222-8222,8224-8224,8228-8230,8232-8238,8240-8240,8242-8242,8244-8244,8246-8246,8248-8251,8253-8254,8257-8257,8262-8262,8268-8272,8275-8275,8298-8299,8312-8312) 232B (S/N: SCH1989-1989,1993-1994,1996-2005,2008-2009,2011-2012)Introduction
This affects 3024C engines.Problem
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A change to the supplier of the core plug 218-2317 Plug . There is a difference of tolerance of the core plug and the tolerance in the threaded drain hole in the cylinder block. This causes a small leak path through the sealing joint. Core plug (1) is the plug that needs to be replaced. Core plug (2) is the replacement core plug.This is a one hour job. Please submit warranty claims pay class 38.Solution
Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the correct procedure.
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Remove core plug (3) from the block (4). Ensure that all the coolant is drained from the block.
Clean the threaded area in block (4). Use Tooling 5P-3413 Pipe Sealant in order to apply a bead around the thread of new core plug (2). Install the core plug to the block.
Tighten the core plug to a torque of 30 N m (22 lb ft).
Fill the cooling system with coolant. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the correct procedure.Note: Do not fill the cooling system faster than 5 L (1.3 US gal) per minute in order to avoid air locks. Note: Air locks in the cooling system may result in engine damage.
Mark the core plug with a white circle or a dot. This will identify the resealed core plug.