VALVE GP-SOLENOID 1861525 - Caterpillar

SEBE9945-00
17Aug2006
U-595
A-579
D-568
O-578
TM-507
Priority
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE FUEL COOLER ON CERTAIN C15 MARINE ENGINES
1379 PI31136
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI31136" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Codeand "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31136" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"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.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
28Feb2007 31Aug2007
PROBLEM
Incorrect jacket water routing in the fuel cooler portion of the heat exchanger is causing excessive fuel heating
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C15 RLA00100-00195, 199-211, 218-253, 255-259, 264-331, 333-536, 538-542
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 2944710 EXCH AS-HEAT
ACTION REQUIRED
Refer to attached rework procedure.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 4.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE FUEL COOLER
MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN C15 MARINE ENGINES
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
A new updated fuel cooler needs to be installed on the engines listed below. Failure to update your engine may result in poor engine performance, and a reduced unit injector life.You will not be charged for the service performed.
Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.
Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 17Aug2006 when scheduling this service.
We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.
Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)
Attached to 17Aug2006 Service Letter
Rework Procedure
DO NOT REMOVE SHRINK WRAP FROM THE 294-4710 SERVICE KIT UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
COST OF TOOLS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE SERVICE LETTER
Note: For engines installed in vessels, a short version of the Mounting Bar Tool can be fabricated using a 267-1301 Spacer-Mount and a 134-5573 Stud.
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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop
Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.
1. After engine is completely cooled, drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change".
2. Disconnect hose assemblies (1)