Repair Options
Repair Options

From Part Replacement To Complete Engines — You're Covered

No one likes taking a truck off the job for repairs. But there is a way to get back on the road quickly and affordably. It’s all about choosing the right repair option for your particular situation. We’ve got your Cat® on-highway truck engine covered with solutions for everything from simple part replacements to complete replacement engines. Check out the broad range of repair options available:

 


By Caterpillar | Posted: February, 1 2023

 

 

“I just need to replace a part.”

Repair option: Genuine Cat parts — new and Cat Reman

Advantages: Cat parts are engineered to the exacting standards of your Cat truck engine and backed by an unlimited miles, 12-month Caterpillar Limited Warranty.1 Both new and Cat Reman parts are readily available at your authorized Cat dealer or on Parts.Cat.Com to get you back to work fast. As an added benefit, Cat Reman parts are priced at a fraction of the cost of new.

What’s available: 
• Air compressors
• Cylinder heads
• Injectors
• Oil coolers
• Oil pumps
• Short blocks
• Cylinder packs
• Turbochargers
• Water pumps

Turbocharger
Turbocharger
“I WANT TO PERFORM
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.”

Repair option: Cat repair kits

Advantages: Tackle routine maintenance now, and you can avoid paying more later for bigger repairs. Cat repair kits cover essential — and often overlooked — elements of truck engine maintenance. Each offers an affordable, quality repair in an easy-to-order package.

What’s available: 
• Exhaust manifold install kit
• Injector cup kit
• Exhaust bellows kit
• Spacer plate & shim kit
• Cat Reman camshaft kit

Repair Kits
Repair Kits
“I’M LOOKING TO REBUILD
MY ENGINE.”

Repair option: Cat precious metals kits

Advantages: Get the parts you need for a reliable, high-quality rebuild that meets Caterpillar’s recommended engine overhaul practices in one convenient package. Precious metals kits come in multiple levels to fit different repair needs and budgets. They include all the necessary components under one part number, which makes ordering easier and saves you time.

What’s available: 
• Bronze kit – basic engine reseal
• Silver kit – economical in-frame overhaul
• Gold kit – mid-range rebuild
• Platinum kit – premium overhaul that optimizes performance and fuel economy

No core charge: 
Bronze and silver kits for both medium-duty and heavy-duty engines contain all new parts, so there is no core charge.

Precious Metals Kit
Precious Metals Kit
“I NEED A COMPLETE
ENGINE REPLACEMENT.”

Repair option: Fully assembled Cat Reman solutions

Advantages: Reduce downtime and costs without sacrificing quality or reliability. Cat Reman long blocks and complete engines are remanufactured to original Caterpillar specifications with the latest engineering updates included, then inspected and tested to perform like new. Cat Reman engines and long blocks with new content come with 100% new cylinder blocks, crankshafts and cylinder heads, restarting the lifecycle of your engine with future overhauls built in.

What’s available: 
• Cat Reman long blocks
• Cat Reman long blocks with new content2
• Cat Reman engines
• Cat Reman engines with new content2

Cat Reman engine
Cat Reman engine

 

1Warranty can vary by model and application; limitations may apply. For complete details about the applicable Caterpillar Limited Warranty, contact an authorized Cat dealer.
2Available for heavy-duty engines only.

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