CAT 1L8497 RING for C18 Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS

1L8497 RING is a Bolt/Nut component engineered for Caterpillar C18, 3516B and 3512 machines, built to match original factory specifications. It is categorized under Bolt/Nut. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 3406E: COOLING SYSTEM, group 131-8271, page 263; 3508C: ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM, group 143-5174, page 341.

1L8497 RING for Caterpillar C18 — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part

WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement RING (Part # 1L8497). Designed for CAT C18, 3516B, 3512, 3516C, 3508C, 3512C, 3516, 3616, G3508, G3608, G3612, G3616 equipment.

Compatible Models

Key Features

• ✔ 100% compatible with CAT C18, 3516B, 3512, 3516C, 3508C, 3512C, 3516, 3616, G3508, G3608, G3612, G3616
• ✔ Meets Caterpillar original quality and performance standards
• ✔ Genuine CAT parts with anti-counterfeit label | OEM alternatives with warranty
• ✔ In stock, ready to ship

Specifications

Part Number (MPN)	1L8497
Product Name	RING
Brand	CAT
Applicable Models	C18, 3516B, 3512, 3516C, 3508C, 3512C, 3516, 3616, G3508, G3608, G3612, G3616
Weight	0.05 kg
Condition	New (Genuine / OEM Equivalent)
Warranty	12 Months

Where This Part Fits

Every row below is a real listing of 1L8497 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
3406E	COOLING SYSTEM	131-8271	p.263
3508C	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	143-5174	p.341
3512	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	139-1568	p.901
3516	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	129-7563	p.544
3516B	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	143-5174	p.786
3516C	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	143-5174	p.521
C18	COOLING SYSTEM	207-7001	p.398
3512C	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	112-6597	p.316

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 — ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM

The electrical and starting system covers the battery, starter motor, alternator, wiring harness, relays, switches and the instrument panel. It carries current from the batteries to the starter to crank the engine, and from the alternator back to keep the batteries charged. Because these machines work in dust, vibration and wide temperature swings, connectors corrode, harness insulation chafes against the frame, and starter solenoids burn out from repeated short cranks. Parts in this group are usually replaced on a symptom basis — slow cranking, a dash warning, lights that dim under load, or a no-start condition traced to an open circuit.

FAQ

Is 1L8497 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?
In stock — ships within 24 hours. Every order is covered by a 12-month warranty.

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