CAT 0307943 ELBOW for C18 Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
0307943 ELBOW is a Fitting component engineered for Caterpillar C18, C15 and C9 machines, built to match original factory specifications. It is categorized under Fitting. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 3516: COOLING SYSTEM, group 161-4087, page 241; C15: BASIC ENGINE, group 232-5187, page 166.
0307943 ELBOW for Caterpillar C18 — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement ELBOW (Part # 0307943). Designed for CAT C18, C15, C9, 3516 equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT C18, C15, C9, 3516
- ✔ Meets Caterpillar original quality and performance standards
- ✔ Genuine CAT parts with anti-counterfeit label | OEM alternatives with warranty
- ✔ Available for order, contact for lead time
Specifications
| Part Number (MPN) | 0307943 |
| Product Name | ELBOW |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | C18, C15, C9, 3516 |
| Weight | 0.14 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine / OEM Equivalent) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 0307943 in the Caterpillar parts manual: the machine it is published under, the system it belongs to, the group number and the manual page. Use it to confirm the part against your own parts book before ordering.
| Machine | System | Group No. | Manual Page |
| 3516 | COOLING SYSTEM | 161-4087 | p.241 |
| C15 | BASIC ENGINE | 232-5187 | p.166 |
| C18 | BASIC ENGINE | 232-5187 | p.116 |
| C9 | BASIC ENGINE | 166-1763 | p.214 |
| C15 | BASIC ENGINE | 232-5187 | p.168 |
| C15 | BASIC ENGINE | 232-5187 | p.73 |
| C15 | BASIC ENGINE | 232-5187 | p.75 |
| C15 | BASIC ENGINE | 357-6231 | p.321 |
System Notes — COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system covers the radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan and fan drive, coolant hoses, clamps, the surge tank and the belts that drive it. It holds engine temperature inside the range where clearances and oil film stay correct. Failures are usually slow and then sudden: a hose softens and balloons before it bursts, a water pump seal starts weeping from the weep hole, a thermostat sticks partly open so the engine runs cold and burns more fuel. On construction sites the radiator also packs with dust and debris, which raises pressure across the core and finds the weakest hose or clamp first.
System Notes — BASIC ENGINE
The basic engine group covers the core structure and internals: cylinder block, cylinder head, pistons, rings, liners, connecting rods, crankshaft, bearings, camshaft and the gasket sets that seal them. These parts determine compression, oil pressure and power output. They wear gradually — rings lose tension, bearings show copper, liners glaze — and the first signs are usually blow-by from the breather, rising oil consumption, or a knock that gets louder as the engine warms. Replacing a basic engine part is a planned overhaul decision rather than a roadside fix, so matching the exact part number and serial number range matters more here than anywhere else on the machine.
FAQ
Is 0307943 the right part for my machine?
Match the part number on your old part, or send us your equipment serial number — WSTPARTS verifies fitment free of charge for CAT C18.
Genuine vs OEM replacement — what is the difference?
Genuine CAT parts carry an anti-counterfeit label. OEM equivalents are built to the same specifications, bench-tested and supplied with full warranty at a better price.
Stock, shipping and warranty?
Lead time confirmed on request; we quote the fastest available option. Every order is covered by a 12-month warranty.
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