WASHER 5P6652 - Caterpillar

REBE3647-00
16May2008
D241
D244
L323
Before/After
(Limited distribution)
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 1W-0098 CONNECTING ROD BOLTS ON CERTAIN 3606, 3608, 3612, 3616, AND C280-08 ENGINES
1218 1225 PS42701
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 "PS42701" 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
31May2009
PROBLEM
The existing 1W-0098 connecting rod bolts can fail on certain 3606, 3608, 3612, 3616, and C280-08 engines. If the existing connecting rod bolt fails it can damage the liner, spray jet, rod, or engine block.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
*******Group 1*******
3606 8RB00831-00832, 932-933, 941-942
*******Group 2*******
3608 6MC00658-00659, 661-662, 671-674, 683-684, 689-690, 706-707, 716-717, 720-727, 739-740, 751-752, 759-763, 767-769
C280-8 NDT00100-00102, 104, 767-768
PKA00100-00111
*******Group 3*******
3612 9RC00488-00489
C280-12 RDW00101-00102
*******Group 4*******
3616 1PD00449-00450, 463, 465, 485, 488
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
24 1W0098 BOLT-CONN ROD (As Required)
24 2050640 NUT (As Required)
1 MLYLUBE Anti-Sieze (Direct Shipped to Dealer)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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.
*******Group 2*******
32 1W0098 BOLT-CONN ROD (As Required)
32 2050640 NUT (As Required)
1 MLYLUBE Anti-Sieze (Direct Shipped to Dealer)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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.
*******Group 3*******
48 1W0098 BOLT-CONN ROD (As Required)
48 2050640 NUT (As Required)
1 MLYLUBE Anti-Sieze (Direct Shipped to Dealer)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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.
*******Group 4*******
64 1W0098 BOLT-CONN ROD (As Required)
64 2050640 NUT (As Required)
1 MLYLUBE Anti-Sieze (Direct Shipped to Dealer)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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 connecting rod bolts. 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