Caterpillar 3406e 1,000 Service

[joelkoz]

I am being told that its time to have a 1,000 hour service on my Cat engines. I'm being quoted nearly $14,000.

When I look at the Cat Maintenance Intervals manual, I don't see much that needs to be done other than Aftercooler Core Clean/Test and inspect the Turbocharger.

Is there some huge amount of work that is supposed to be done at 1,000 hours, and would such work be in the five figures?

 

[The Bill Collector]

That sounds more like the 10,000 hour service.... (wtf)

 

[CougarCruiser]

I am pretty sure I just did a 1000 hour service on my Cummins 480CE's... Fluids everywhere, tons of hoses, new water pumps, cleaned after coolers, cleaned heat exchangers, a new fuel cooler, new water pumps, valve adjustments, coolant flush. I did not replace or touch the injectors, or rebuild the turbos (just cleaning). I am over 10k into it.

Depending on what is needed, it might be 14k. It adds up quick.

 

[CougarCruiser]

Operation and Maintenance Manual

3406E and C15 Marine Engines Media Number -SEBU7005-06 Publication Date -01/07/2007 Date Updated -03/07/2007



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Maintenance Interval Schedule

SMCS - 1000; 7500



Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed.

The user is responsible for the performance of maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, filters, and the replacement of components due to normal wear and aging. Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals and procedures may result in diminished performance of the product and/or accelerated wear of components.

Use mileage, fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, in order to determine the maintenance intervals. Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.

Note: Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous interval must be performed.

Some maintenance intervals will depend on the operating environment of the vessel and on the operating time. Operating in water that contains silt, sediment, salt and algae will adversely affect the maintenance intervals for some items. In addition, intermittent use of the vessel will adversely affect the maintenance intervals for some items.

The operating conditions may cause the following maintenance items to be performed at a ""When Required"" maintenance interval: "Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test", "Heat Exchanger - Inspect", "Seawater Strainer - Clean/Inspect" and "Zinc Rods Inspect/Replace" . Refer to these sections in this Operation and Maintenance Manual in order to determine if these maintenance items need to be performed at the service hour interval listed in the Maintenance Interval Schedule or at the "When Required" interval.

When Required

Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test

Battery - Replace

Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect

Engine - Clean

Engine Oil Level Gauge - Calibrate

Engine Storage Procedure - Check

Fuel System - Prime

Heat Exchanger - Inspect

Sea Water Strainer - Clean/Inspect

Zinc Rods - Inspect/Replace

Daily

Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) Filter Service Indicator - Inspect

Cooling System Coolant Level - Check

Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect

Engine Oil Level - Check

Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain

Marine Transmission Oil Level - Check

Walk-Around Inspection

Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly

Aftercooler Condensate Drain Valve - Inspect/Clean

Sea Water Strainer - Clean/Inspect

Zinc Rods - Inspect/Replace

Initial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled Systems, and Converted Systems)

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain

Every Year

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add

Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change

First 14 400 L (3750 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours

Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

Every 14 400 L (3750 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year

Auxiliary Water Pump (Rubber Impeller) - Inspect

Battery Electrolyte Level - Check

Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace

Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add

Engine - Clean

Engine Air Cleaner Element - Clean/Replace

Engine Oil Sample - Obtain

Engine Oil and Filter - Change

Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace

Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace

Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain

Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace

Every 14 400 L (3750 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year (Shallow Sump)

Engine Oil and Filter - Change

Every 28 500 L (7500 US gal) of Fuel or 500 Service Hours or 1 Year (Deep Sump)

Engine Oil and Filter - Change

Every 57 000 L (15 000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours

Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test

Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) Fumes Disposal Filter - Replace

Turbocharger - Inspect

Every 170 400 L (45 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours

Auxiliary Water Pump (Bronze Impeller) - Inspect

Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change

Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace

Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect

Engine Mounts - Inspect

Engine Speed/Timing Sensors - Check/Clean/Calibrate

Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect

Heat Exchanger - Inspect

Starting Motor - Inspect

Every 228 000 L (60 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours

Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change

Every 284 000 L (75 000 US gal) of Fuel or 5000 Service Hours

Alternator - Inspect

Water Pump - Inspect

Every 570 000 L (150 000 US gal) of Fuel or 10 000 Service Hours

Cylinder Head Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten

Overhaul Considerations