METER-VOLT 4W8644 - Caterpillar

REBE3376-00
18Mar2008
U-136
A-107
O-120
TT-11
Before/After
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING THE CAMSHAFT ON CERTAIN C15 ENGINES
1210 PS42650
This Program must be administered either before or after failure.In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS42650" as the Part Numberand "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code.If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "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
31Mar2010
PROBLEM
The incorrect camshaft may have been installed on certain C15 engines. If the installed camshaft is incorrect, no damage will occur but the engine will exhibit performance issues.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C15 SDP09504-09513, 9518, 9523-9530, 9532, 9535-9536, 9552
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 2601890 CAMSHAFT* (As Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 22% 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
Inspect and possibly replace the camshaft on certain C15 engines. Refer to the attached rework procedure.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-250000 miles,
0-24 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 1.2-hour job
Dealer to perform most economical repair.
Description___________________SMCS Code______Hours
Wash__________________________1210-074_______0.3
Inspect for Correct Camshaft__1210-035_______0.9
An additional 9.8 Hours will be allowed if camshaft needs replaced.
If camshaft needs replaced then additional items can be used:
Wash Camshaft_________________1210-074_______0.5
R&I Camshaft__________________1210-010_______8.3
Test After Repair_____________1210-030_______1.0
Exception may be allowed depending on chassis type.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Rework Procedure
Refer to appropriate Service Manual as necessary.
1.) Remove rear cam cover and inspect camshaft part number for 260-1890 in location shown in Image 1.1.1. If rear cam cover is not accessible, proceed to Step 4.
Image1.1.1
2.) If part number on camshaft is 260-1890, no further work is required.
3.) If part number on camshaft is 139-0538 then camshaft is incorrect and must be replaced with correct 260-1890 camshaft.
4.) If rear cam cover is not accessible then remove valve cover and look for a stamped "J" around the cast journal material that is between the exhaust lobe for cylinder #3 and the camshaft bearing journal. If a cast "J" is not visible in this location no further work needs to be done. Refer to Image 1.2.1.
If a "J" is cast in the material in this location then the camshaft is the incorrect camshaft and should be replaced with correct 260-1890 Camshaft.
Image1.2.1