REMAN SHORT AND LONG BLOCKS FOR C7, C11, C13, & C15 ENGINES WITH ACERT� TECHNOLOGY Caterpillar

  August 2007

REMAN SHORT AND LONG BLOCKS FOR C7, C11, C13, & C15 ENGINES WITH ACERT? TECHNOLOGY

Announcement

The Remanufacturing Division announces the addition of the following Remanufactured short block and long block part numbers to complement the existing product offering for 2004-2006 On-Highway truck engine applications.

Coverage

The addition of these Reman short blocks and long blocks provide dealers with a lower cost repair option. The table below lists coverage by part number.

Features and Benefits

Cat? Remanufactured short and long blocks offer excellent value to customers. Customers who want fast repair turn-around, superior quality and reliability, and lower repair costs will benefit from the use of these Reman repair options. Using these Remanufactured short and long blocks will provide immediate, off-the-shelf availability at a fraction of the new price.

All Cat Remanufactured short blocks come complete with cylinder packs and crankshaft installed in the block. All of the long blocks come with all the components of a short block with the addition of an assembled cylinder head, valve mechanisms, and camshaft. For further consist details, please see the Short Block and Long Block Technical Supplements or the Short Block/Long Block Matrix on the Reman website.

Core Acceptance

Engines with the serial number prefix defined in the matrix are acceptable cores for these repair options. Consult our online Core Acceptance Criteria Guideline SELD0029-07 for long blocks and SELD0026-05 for short blocks to obtain complete core acceptance details.

Core Management

Please refer to the AVSpare? Core Management Information System (CMIS 2) Parts Information application describing all Reman part/CAF and related information. Also refer to other CMIS 2 inquiry applications such as Customer Profiles, Inspection Reason Codes, Inspection Line Inquiry, Add Charge Information, Entitlement Activity, Entitlement Inquiry, CCR Inquiry, CCR Entry, Shipment Processing; Process Packaging Grief; and Reporting to properly manage core returns and monitor inspection performance. This information will be available to all dealers worldwide after your CMIS 2 conversion date.

For the latest updates of Reman Policies and Core Management (SELD0122), Core Management Systems & Operations Procedures (SELD0040), and Shipping Instructions (SELD0039), go to the Reman website and click on Procedures and Policies (listed under Reman Program Information)

If you have any questions regarding core return processing, feel free to call your Corinth Dealer Service Representative toll free at (800) 537-2928 or use our e-mail address --reman_core_operations@cat.com. For assitance with technical questions, call the Peoria Reman Technical Information Hot Line also toll free at (888) 88-REMAN or use our e-mail address --Reman_Help@cat.com.