While excavator applications vary, certain goals remain — keep owning and operating costs down and equipment uptime high. Peterson offers repair options to maintain performance and profitable operations of excavators.

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Engine Repair Options

Engine Repair Example

Inspect or Test:

  • Camshaft
  • Cooling system
  • Cooling fan
  • Coolant hoses
  • Radiator
  • Crankshaft
  • Cylinder block
  • ECM
  • Engine mounts
  • Engine oil cooler
  • Exhaust & intake manifolds
  • Fan drive, pulleys, belts & belt tensioner
  • Flywheel & ring gear
  • Front gear train
  • Fuel injectors
  • Fuel transfer pump & fuel lines
  • Fumes disposal & clamps
  • Piston spray jets
  • Pushrods, lifters & spring guides
  • Rocker arm assemblies
  • Intake & exhaust
  • Rocker arm shaft
  • Turbocharger, aftercooler/hoses & clamps
  • Unit injection hydraulic pump
  • Vibration damper
  • Wiring harnesses, switches & sensors

 

Level 1
Minor Overhaul

Includes: bearings, seals, gaskets and normal onelife wear parts. Assumes all multiple-life parts meet Caterpillar reuse guidelines.

Does not include: external parts, including turbos, exhaust, electrical and electronics.

Level 2
Major Overhaul

Includes: all Level 1 parts and turbocharger. Reconditions or replaces other critical parts not meeting Caterpillar reuse guidelines.

Does not include: replacement housings, carriers, valve bodies, shafts or machine work.

Level 3
Complete Rebuild

Includes: complete component rebuild including all Level 1 & 2 parts. Replacement of sensors and harness.

Does not include: replacement of major housings/castings.

Level 4
Remanufactured

Replace engine with Cat remanufactured

Includes: starter and alternator.

 

Quote Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Recondition, repair, or replace In-frame Out-of-fram Out-of-frame Reman
Camshaft bearings x x x  
Coolant temperature regulator x x x  
Crankshaft thrust plates x x x  
Exhaust manifold studs/locknuts x x x  
Gaskets & seals for components that are removed x x x  
Main bearings & rod bearings x x x  
Breather x x x  
PM Service - oil, fuel, & air filters x x x  
Turbocharger (mounting) studs/locknuts x x x  
Cylinder head x x x  
Cylinder pack x x x  
Water pump   x x  
Turbocharger   x x  
Engine oil pump x x x  
Fuel injectors x x x  
Paint engine   x x  
Fuel transfer pump   x x  
Engine oil cooler   x x  
Rocker shaft and arm assemblies (as needed)     x  
Electrical wiring harness and sensors     x  
Piston spray jets     x  
Front gear train bearings   x x  
V-belt     x  
Polish crankshaft     x  
Inspect fuel lines and replace (as needed)     x  
Dyno test engine   x x  
Replace with Cat remanufactured, includes starter and alternator       x

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Final Drive Repair Options

FINAL DRIVE REPAIR OPTIONS

Inspect or Test:

  • Gears
  • Shaft
  • Carrier
  • Wheel spindle
  • Operational test

 

Level 1
Final Drive

Includes: bearings, seals, gaskets and normal onelife “wear” parts. Assumes all multiple-life parts meet Caterpillar reuse guidelines.

Does not include: replacing housings, carriers, shafts, machine work, or other critical parts not meeting Caterpillar reuse guidelines.

Level 2
Final Drive

Includes: all Level 1 parts. Reconditions or replaces other critical parts not meeting Caterpillar reuse guidelines.

Level 3
Final Drive

Replace final drive with Cat remanufactured.

 

Quote Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Recondition, repair, or replace Rebearing reseal Repair or recondition as needed Reman
All bushings and anti-friction bearings x x  
All seals and gaskets x x  
Thrust washers x x  
Duo-Cone seal x x  
Miscellaneous hardware x x  
Replace, repair, or recondition as needed for the following:      
Planet gears   x  
Sun gears   x  
Planet shafts   x  
Cylinder head   x  
Cylinder pack   x  
Ring gear   x  
Wheel spindle   x  
Case repairs   x  
Shafts   x  
Housings & carriers   x  
Replace with Cat remanufactured     x

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