0433730 JOHNSON ENGINE COVER ASSY.

December 6, 2003
O-274
PriorityParts stock action needed PRODUCTIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING ENGINE OIL HOSES ON CERTAIN 315C EXCAVATORS
13071308 PI30546
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30546" as the Partnumber and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim DescriptionCode and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair isdone after failure, use "PI30546" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. The information supplied in this serviceletter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Donot perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the terminationdate without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
June 30, 2004 December 31, 2004 PROBLEM
The engine oil hoses may need to be replaced oncertain 315C Excavators. Some of the engine oil hoses going to the remoteoil filter have insufficiently crimped couplings. These couplings may separatefrom the hose under usual working conditions, emptying the oil from theengine.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
***** Group 1 *****
315C315C CIPI ANF163, 165-167, 169-172,174 0EM391-393
***** Group 2 *****
315C ANF175-189, 191-243
315C CIPI 0EM394-396, 430, 451-457PARTS NEEDED
15 ? 5P2586 Oil
4 - 6V9746 Seal
1 - 2228209 Hose Assembly
1 - 2228211 Hose AssemblyACTION REQUIRED
***** Parts Stock *****Inspect all 2228209 and 2228211 Hoses per therework procedures and remove any suspect hoses from parts stock.***** Affected Product *****See the attached Rework Procedure.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
***** Parts Stock *****Submit one claim for all 2228209 and 2228211Hoses that are removed from parts stock.***** Affected Product *****
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs Parts LaborHrs Parts LaborHrs
100% 1 0 0 0 0
This is a 1-hour job.PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMAS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach. (1- Rework Procedure)SAMPLE OF OWNER NOTIFICATION
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999PRIORITY - The Engine Oil Hoses May Need ToBe ReplacedMODELS INVOLVED - 315C ExcavatorsDear Caterpillar Product Owner:The engine oil hoses may need to be replacedon certain 315C Excavators. Some of the engine oil hoses going to the remoteoil filter have insufficiently crimped couplings. These couplings may separatefrom the hose under usual working conditions, emptying the oil from theengine. New engine oil hoses may need to be installed on the products listedbelow. You will not be charged for the service performed.Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediatelyto schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time requiredto complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letterdated December 6, 2003 when scheduling this service.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible toprevent unscheduled downtime.Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)Attached to December 6, 2003 Service LetterRework Procedure
Illustration 1Special tools needed:A caliper square***** Group 1 *****Change the hoses and the seals shown in Illustration2 and refill the engine with oil. Illustration 2***** Group 2 *****
Open the pump compartment and look behind theengine oil filter as shown in Illustration 3.
Illustration 3
Measure sleeve external diameter on each of thehoses using the caliper square. See Illustration 4.
Illustration 4
If sleeve diameter is MORE than 32.8 mm,then change the hose. Inspect both hoses.
A badly crimped coupling can easily be recognized.See Illustration 5.