PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL FILLER TUBE ON CERTAIN M313C AND M315C WHEELED EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL FILLER TUBE ON CERTAIN M313C AND M315C WHEELED EXCAVATORS [REBE2772]
BASIC ENGINE
VALVE MECHANISM GP
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL FILLER TUBE ON CERTAIN M313C AND M315C WHEELED EXCAVATORS
REBE2772-00

30Nov2007


U-623
A-507
D-508
O-544

 
Priority
  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL FILLER TUBE ON CERTAIN M313C AND M315C WHEELED EXCAVATORS

1316
PI31407
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31407" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31407" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE:

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 AVSpare product analyst.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

31May2008 30Nov2008

PROBLEM

The engine oil filler tube needs to be replaced on certain M313C and M315C Wheeled Excavators. The existing oil filler tube can crack and result in an oil leak.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
M315C  BDM00775
*******Group  2*******
M313C  H2A00274-00447, 449-706
M315C  H2B00206-00552

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
8 ######## BULK OIL - REFER TO OMM
3 6I0839 BOLT
1 1309888 CAP AS
1 2211139 GASKET-FILLER
1 3197330 FILLER-OIL
In Order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% of dealership population. This is an inital 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*******
8 ####### BULK OIL - REFER TO OMM
3 6I0839 BOLT
1 1309888 CAP AS
1 2211139 GASKET-FILLER
1 3197330 FILLER-OIL
In Order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% of dealership population. This is an inital 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

Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

OWNER NOTIFIAVSION

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job for Group 1

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job for Group 2


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 NOTIFIAVSION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING ENGINE OIL FILLER TUBE ON CERTAIN M312, M315, M313C, AND M315C WHEELED EXCAVATORS.

MODELS INVOLVED - M312, M315, M313C, and M315C Wheeled Excavators.

Dear AVSpare Product Owner:

The engine oil filler tube needs to be replaced on the M312, M315, M313C, and M315C Wheeled Excavators listed below. The existing oil filler tube can crack and result in an oil leak. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local AVSpare 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 30Nov2007 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.



AVSpare Inc.

Identification #(s)



Attached to 30Nov2007 Service Letter


Rework Procedure


 
Refer to appropriate Service Manual as needed.

1. Drain the engine oil.

2. Remove the existing oil filler tube and gasket.

3. Locate the assembly on the sump and start the setscrews by hand.

4. Ensure that the oil filler and gasket assembly are correctly aligned and tighten the setscrews to a torque of 22 Nm +/- 2 Nm.

5. Refill the oil sump to the correct level using the oil specified in the OMM and fit the new 130-9888 Oil Filler Tube Cap and O-ring Assembly.

6. Run the engine and check for leaks. Rectify as necessary.
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