Service Bulletin

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Milton, QLD, Australia Trucks
Date Group No. Release Page
7.2015 222 23 01 1(5)

Piston Cooling Valve, Replacement

MP8
Piston Cooling Valve, Replacement

W2006584

This information covers servicing the piston cooling valve on MACK MP8 engines.

Contents
• “Piston Cooling Valve, Replacement”, page 2

Note: Information is subject to change without notice.

Illustrations are used for reference only and can differ slightly from the actual vehicle being
serviced. However, key components addressed in this information are represented as
accurately as possible.

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Service Procedures
2229-03-02-05
Piston Cooling Valve, Replacement
You must read and understand the precautions and
guidelines in Service Information, Function Group 20,
"Engine Safety Practices" before performing this pro-
cedure. If you are not properly trained and certified in
this procedure, ask your supervisor for training before
you perform it.

Removal
1
Remove all battery cables from ground (negative) termi-
nals to prevent personal injury from electric shock.

2
Open the hood.

3
Clean the area around the piston cooling valves.

4
On MP8 engines without electric thermal management
system: Remove the desired piston cooling valve and
spring from the oil filter housing.
Note: Catch any oil that drains in an approved container.

W2005248

1 Oil Cooler Control (Bypass) Valve

2 Oil Pump Safety Valve Marking (Violet)
3 Reduction Valve Marking (Blue)
4 Piston Cooling Control (Balancing) Valve
5 Piston Cooling Opening Valve
6 Full Flow Oil Filter Overflow Valve
7 Bypass Oil Filter Overflow Valve
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5
On MP8 engines with electric thermal management sys-
tem: Disconnect the wiring harness from the piston cool-
ing valve. Remove the piston cooling valve fasteners and
remove the piston cooling valve from the oil filter
housing.
Note: Catch any oil that drains from the housing in an ap-
proved container.

W2053702

1 Piston Cooling Valve

2 Controlled Oil Cooler Thermostat Valve
3 Access Port (Oil Gallery Cleaning)
4 Full-Flow Oil Filter Overflow Valve (Bypass Valve)
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Installation
1
Wipe and clean the valve contact surface in the oil filter
housing.

2
On MP8 engines without electric thermal management
system: Place a new seal on the retainer plug and lubri-
cate the seal with clean engine oil. Insert the replace-
ment piston cooling valve and spring into the valve bore.
Compress the spring and install the retainer plug into the
housing.
Note: Make sure that the O-ring is not damaged during
installation.

Note: The valves can be installed either way.

W2005248

1 Oil Cooler Control (Bypass) Valve

2 Oil Pump Safety Valve Marking (Violet)
3 Reduction Valve Marking (Blue)
4 Piston Cooling Control (Balancing) Valve
5 Piston Cooling Opening Valve
6 Full Flow Oil Filter Overflow Valve
7 Bypass Oil Filter Overflow Valve

3
Install any remaining components such as oil filters and
check the engine oil level. Add oil as necessary.

4
On MP8 engines with electric thermal management sys-
tem: Lubricate a new O-ring with clean engine oil and in-
stall onto the piston cooling valve. Install the piston
cooling valve into the valve bore in the oil filter housing.
Install the mounting fasteners and tighten to specifica-
tion. Connect the wiring harness to the piston cooling
valve solenoid.

W2053702

1 Piston Cooling Valve

2 Controlled Oil Cooler Thermostat Valve
3 Access Port (Oil Gallery Cleaning)
4 Full-Flow Oil Filter Overflow Valve (Bypass Valve)
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5
Install all previously removed cables to ground (negative)
battery terminals.

6
Start the engine and check for leaks.

7
Close the hood.

8
Use premium tech tool (PTT) to read and clear any diag-
nostic trouble codes (DTC) that may have occurred.