TOPIC: Exhaust System

IDENT NO: 8-4078A

DATE: November 2016
ATGL* SUPERSEDES: 12-4078, 4-3080

and 275GL*
SUBJECT: Insulation Interference
MODELS AFFECTED: ATGL and 275GL/GL+ engines
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the field
to inspect all exhaust insulation and insulation
springs on all 275GL+ engines to ensure that
there is not interference with the turbocharger
oil lines, coolant lines, and/or fuel lines.

! WARNING
Contact between the insulation and
piping could lead to a fire. Always
make sure there is no interference
between insulation and piping.
Failure to comply may result in
serious injury or death.
The engine is hot and can cause
burns. Always make sure the
engine is shut down and cool
before performing maintenance.
Failure to comply may result in
serious injury.
Insulation has sharp edges and/or
burrs that can cause severe cuts to
unprotected skin. Always use
caution and wear gloves when
handling the insulation. Failure to
comply may result in serious injury.

INSPECT FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE

INSULATION / INSULATION SPRINGS AND
Figure 1: Insulation Spring Contacting Turbocharger
THE OIL TUBES
Oil Tube
Inspect the exhaust insulation and insulation
Interference of the insulation or spring with the
springs to verify that they do not contact the oil
oil tube may wear a hole in the oil tube, which
tubes (see Figure 1).
could spray oil and cause engine damage.

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Service Bulletin No. 8-4078A
If the insulation or spring do contact the
turbocharger oil tube, reposition the exhaust
insulation and spring to provide a minimum of
1/4 in. (6 mm) clearance between the insulation/
spring and the turbocharger oil tube (see
Figure 2).
Figure 2: Clearance Between Insulation Spring and
Turbocharger Oil Tube
If the insulation or spring was contacting the
turbocharger oil tube, inspect the oil tube for
damage. If damage has occurred, replace the
turbocharger oil tube before returning the
engine to service.
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INSPECT FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE
INSULATION AND COOLANT TUBES
Inspect the exhaust insulation to verify that it
does not contact the coolant tubes (see
Figure 3).
Figure 3: Insulation Contacting Coolant Tube
Interference of the insulation with a coolant
tube may wear a hole in the coolant tube, which
could spray coolant and cause engine damage.
If the insulation does contact the coolant tube,
reposition the exhaust insulation to provide a
minimum of 1/4 in. (6 mm) clearance between
the insulation and the coolant tube.
If the insulation was contacting the coolant
tube, inspect the coolant tube for damage. If
damage has occurred, replace the coolant tube
before returning the engine to service.
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 Service Bulletin No. 8-4078A

WATER JUMPER FLEX LINES

This procedure applies to 275GL/GL+ engines.
Inspect insulation for possible contact (see
Figure 4) with water jumper flex lines. There
should be a minimum of 1/4 in. (6 mm) (see
Figure 5) clearance between the insulation and
the water jumper. If necessary, adjust the
insulation to obtain the required clearance.

Figure 6: Previous P/N A296130E

Figure 4: Water Jumper Flex Line Contact with

Insulation

Figure 7: Updated P/N A296130F

Figure 5: Clearance Between Water Jumper Flex Line

and Insulation

Inspect water jumpers for any wear that may

weaken the braiding. If wear is present, replace
the jumper with updated P/N A296130F. The
updated part relocates the braided sections to
decrease the possibility of contact damage. See
Figure 6 and Figure 7.

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Service Bulletin No. 8-4078A

When installing the updated water jumper,
verify there is a minimum of 1/4 in. (6 mm)
clearance between the insulation and the water
jumper, and also a 1/4 in. (6 mm) clearance
between the rocker arm cover and the water
jumper (see Figure 8). If necessary, rotate the
water header to obtain the required clearances.
1 replaced with updated components
JACKET WATER AND AUXILIARY WATER
FLEX LINES
On 12- and 16-cylinder 275GL/GL+ engines, this
procedure applies to the two jacket water and
one auxiliary water flex lines. On 16VAT27GL
engines, this procedure applies only to the
auxiliary water flex line.
Inspect the flex lines for signs of water leakage
in the braided area (see Figure 9). Moisture in
this area is an indicator that there is wear
between the braided sheathing and the inner
flex tube. Flex lines leaking in this area should be
P/N 296315C for jacket water and P/N 296315D for
auxiliary water. These parts have been updated
with a bronze inner braid to reduce potential
wear between the outer braid and the inner flex
tube.

1/4 in. (6 mm)

2 1

Figure 8

1 - Water Jumper 2 - Rocker Arm 2

Cover

Figure 9

1 - Jacket Water 2 - Auxiliary Water

Flex Lines Flex Line

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 Service Bulletin No. 8-4078A

INSPECT FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE

INSULATION AND THE FUEL PIPING
Inspect the exhaust insulation to verify that it
does not contact the fuel piping (see Figure 3).

Figure 10: Insulation Contacting Fuel Piping

Interference of the insulation with the fuel piping

may wear a hole in the fuel piping, which could
spray fuel and cause a fire and engine damage.
If the insulation does contact the fuel piping,
reposition the exhaust insulation to provide a
minimum of 1/4 in. (6 mm) clearance between
the insulation and the fuel piping.
If the insulation was contacting the fuel piping,
inspect the fuel piping for damage. If damage
has occurred, replace the fuel piping before
returning the engine to service.

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