Technical Service Bulletins of the 1998 Caterpillar 3406E

There have been 3 technical service bulletins issued for the 1998 Caterpillar 3406E.

1 1998 Caterpillar 3406E equipment TSB (Bulletin CPI479606)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 10, 2021
Component: Equipment.
Bulletin Summary: Certain remanufactured engine applications are experiencing engine oil pan gasket leaks. Engine oil leaks are found at the fiber gasket sealing surfaces, as well as at oil pan fastener locations.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Caterpillar 3406E, Caterpillar C-15.

2 1998 Caterpillar 3406E engine and engine cooling TSB (Bulletin CPI479606)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 10, 2021
Component: Engine and engine cooling.
Bulletin Summary: Certain remanufactured engine applications are experiencing engine oil pan gasket leaks. Engine oil leaks are found at the fiber gasket sealing surfaces, as well as at oil pan fastener locations.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Caterpillar 3406E, Caterpillar C-15.

3 1998 Caterpillar 3406E equipment TSB (Bulletin M012429800)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 10, 2020
Component: Equipment.
Bulletin Summary: The new 571-9902 cylinder head gasket kit has funnel seals that divert oil from the cylinder head back into the oil drain passage in the block. This oil diversion prevents oil from collecting between the cylinder block and the spacer plate
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Caterpillar 3406E, 1999 Caterpillar 3406E, Caterpillar C-15, Caterpillar C-16, Caterpillar C15.

4 1998 Caterpillar 3406E engine and engine cooling TSB (Bulletin M012429800)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 10, 2020
Component: Engine and engine cooling.
Bulletin Summary: The new 571-9902 cylinder head gasket kit has funnel seals that divert oil from the cylinder head back into the oil drain passage in the block. This oil diversion prevents oil from collecting between the cylinder block and the spacer plate
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Caterpillar 3406E, 1999 Caterpillar 3406E, Caterpillar C-15, Caterpillar C-16, Caterpillar C15.

5 1998 Caterpillar 3406E engine and engine cooling TSB (Bulletin CPI468206)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 20, 2020
Component: Engine and engine cooling.
Bulletin Summary: C15, c18, seal-cshft(front & rear), leaks oil/lube - crankshaft seal oil leaks on c15 & c18 engines.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Caterpillar 3406E, Caterpillar C-15, Caterpillar C15.