09103-10260 NUT, CAP Denso Cross

24Aug2006
U-600
A-583
D-572
O-582
Priority
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR TIGHTENING THE DIRECT INJECTION FUEL NOZZLE ADAPTERS ON CERTAIN 3408 AND 3412 ENGINES
1254 PI31137
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI31137" 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 "PI31137" 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
The torque on the 100-6920 Direct Injection Fuel Nozzle Adapters may be out of specification.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3408C TAM00350-00351
3412 38S24043
BCS02130
3412C 9BR03238
9EP03871, 3969-3970, 3972-3973
DJN01044-01070, 1074-1076, 1081, 1087
RLR00339, 341-342
TFT00565-00583
PARTS NEEDED
No parts needed for this program
ACTION REQUIRED
Remove valve covers, fuel lines and fuel nozzles. Tighten the 100-6920 Direct Injection Fuel Nozzle Adapters to 200 +/- 14 Nm (150 +/- 10 lb ft). Reassemble engine. For detailed instructions, refer to the procedure in the Disassembly and Assembly manual. Test engine for proper operation after reassembly.
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 3.0-hour job