Caterpillar 3306 Diesel Engine Failure

ILC Field Consultant Assignment:

• Meet with insured at his repair shop; inspect equipment for signs of vandalism.
• Inspect engine and damaged components.
• Make a photographic record of damages and comments.
• Collect lubricant samples for Laboratory Analysis.
• Provide a report of findings and comments to the adjuster, including Lab results.

ILC Consultants Findings:

• Engine failure was not likely caused by an act of vandalism.
• Failure was almost certainly caused by technician error (shop towel left in oil pan).
• Lab results supported main bearing failure due to oil starvation
• Recommend engine replacement with rebuild.

Summary:

• Written Report, Photographic Record of ILC findings and supporting Laboratory findings provided to client.
• Invoice.
• Email Packet to Adjuster.

Author: Mitch West

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