Piston Bolts WS11T301 - 01gb

TECHNICAL
BULLETIN
Wärtsilä 4-stroke WS11T301

Technical Services Issue 1, 18 March 2015
Improved piston screw

Next opportunity
Information to Operators and Owners of concerned Concerned engines / components

installations Following engines equipped with
Componenta (Wecometal) pistons. These
pistons are designated as “type 3” in the
engine instructions manual:
WÄRTSILÄ® 32, 6L32GD and
20V32GD
WÄRTSILÄ® 34DF, 9L34SG,
16V34SG and 20V34SG
WÄRTSILÄ® 32LNGD
WÄRTSILÄ® Vasa 32LN
Reference
11 Crank mechanism
Section
113 Piston
Introduction / Background
An improved piston screw has been
introduced.
Validity
Until further notice
Wärtsilä Finland Oy Services 24 hrs Tel: +358 10 709 080

P.O. Box 252 (Tarhaajantie 2) Switchboard Tel: +358 10 709 0000
FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland Fax: +358 6 356 7374
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
WS11T301, Issue 1, Page 2 / 3
Introduction
A few cases of cracked piston screws (113 008) have been found on highly loaded
engines, see Figure 1.
An improved piston screw has been introduced to eliminate the risk for cracking.
W32
W32 W34
Figure 1, W32 and W34 “type 3” piston assembly
Identification
The improved piston screw can be identified by the Torx E20 type screw head, see
Figure 2.
Figure 2, Old and improved screw type
Recommendation
It is recommended to replace the piston screws (113 008) at every piston overhaul as
specified in engine manual and Instructions 3211Q066, 3211Q067 and 3411Q068.
When replacing the piston screws make sure to use the improved type.
CAUTION:
Piston screw fractures can cause major engine damage.
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
WS11T301, Issue 1, Page 3 / 3
Instructions
To assemble the piston, follow the instructions in the engine instruction manual. The
tightening instructions and torques have not changed.
NOTE:
Do not bend the tool and the screws when tightening. A Torx E20 socket is needed for
the tightening.
Ordering
Contact your closest Wärtsilä Services Network. When ordering, please specify the
engine serial number and part number.
Table 1, Screw kit for piston
Ref.type Part number Description Qty / cylinder

32
W32 113 031 Screw kit for piston assembly 1
W34
32
W32 PAAF313859 Torx E20 socket ¾” 1 pcs / installation
W34
The screw kit for piston includes:

113 008 Screws (4 pcs)
113 015 Washers (4 pcs) (32) or 113 016 Distance sleeves (4 pcs) (34)
If unused piston screws of the old type in the customer stock are returned to Wärtsilä
before 30 September 2015, improved piston screws will be available free of cost (DDP
Incoterms). Kindly contact your closest Wärtsilä Services Network for instructions.
Contacts
For questions about the content of this bulletin, or if you need Wärtsilä assistance,
services, spare parts and/or tools, please contact your nearest Wärtsilä representative.
If you don’t have the contact details at hand, please follow the link “Contact us” –
“24h Services” on the Wärtsilä webpage:
www.wartsila.com
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Wärtsilä 4-stroke WS11T301

Improved piston screw

Information to Operators and Owners of concerned Concerned engines / components

Wärtsilä Finland Oy Services 24 hrs Tel: +358 10 709 080

WS11T301, Issue 1, Page 2 / 3

Figure 1, W32 and W34 “type 3” piston assembly

Figure 2, Old and improved screw type

WS11T301, Issue 1, Page 3 / 3

Table 1, Screw kit for piston

Ref.type Part number Description Qty / cylinder

The screw kit for piston includes:

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