PIN 2990228 - 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.
This Revised Service Letter replaces the 25Oct2017 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Service Claim Allowances.
TERMINATION DATE
31Oct2022
PROBLEM
The cylinder head to block joint may leak coolant and lead to corrosion on the top deck of the block on certain 3508B and 3512B Locomotive Engines.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3508B 5PS00597, 626, 628, 640-641, 664-666, 672, 683-684, 708-713, 778
3512B 3ZW00842, 857, 880, 913, 1019-1020, 1026, 1029, 1061, 1066, 1093-1094, 1100-1102
PWG00124, 129, 151, 197, 217
PARTS NEEDED
No parts needed for this program
ACTION REQUIRED
At Major Overhaul, machine the top deck of the block.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-60000 hrs,
0-184 mo 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0%
This is a 1.0-hour job
Machining costs of up to $7000 is allowed for the claim.
This program is intended to be completed at Major Overhaul.
A Product Status Report with histogram tables from the engine ECM must be attached to the SIMS entry in order to receive approval for each claim.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.