CAT 6V7238 VALVE for 345C Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
6V7238 VALVE is a Hydraulic Valve component engineered for Caterpillar 345C, 345B and C15 machines, built to match original factory specifications. It is categorized under Hydraulic Valve. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 3126B: BASIC ENGINE, group 118-2073, page 170; 325C: OPERATOR STATION, group 178-5600, page 959.
6V7238 VALVE for Caterpillar 345C — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement VALVE (Part # 6V7238). Designed for CAT 345C, 345B, C15, 336D, 3126B, 325C, 325D, 330C, 330D, 3606, 3608, 3616, 365B, C13, C175, C7, C9, G3608, G3612, G3616, 320C, 320D, 345D equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 345C, 345B, C15, 336D, 3126B, 325C, 325D, 330C, 330D, 3606, 3608, 3616, 365B, C13, C175, C7, C9, G3608, G3612, G3616, 320C, 320D, 345D
- ✔ 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) | 6V7238 |
| Product Name | VALVE |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 345C, 345B, C15, 336D, 3126B, 325C, 325D, 330C, 330D, 3606, 3608, 3616, 365B, C13, C175, C7, C9, G3608, G3612, G3616, 320C, 320D, 345D |
| Weight | 0.23 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine / OEM Equivalent) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 6V7238 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 |
| 3126B | BASIC ENGINE | 118-2073 | p.170 |
| 325C | OPERATOR STATION | 178-5600 | p.959 |
| 330D | BASIC ENGINE | 187-0472 | p.61 |
| 336D | BASIC ENGINE | 187-0472 | p.68 |
| 345B | BASIC ENGINE | 131-6678 | p.50 |
| 345C | BASIC ENGINE | 230-8136 | p.64 |
| C13 | BASIC ENGINE | 255-4656 | p.266 |
| C15 | BASIC ENGINE | 296-6480 | p.441 |
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.
System Notes — OPERATOR STATION
The operator station covers the cab structure, seat and suspension, glass, wipers, door hardware, pedals, joysticks, armrests, HVAC ducting and the interior trim. It is the group that decides how tolerable a ten-hour shift feels. Wear here is driven by daily entry and exit, sun exposure and dust: seat suspensions sag, door struts lose charge, wiper linkages seize, and rubber seals harden until the cab leaks in rain. Parts in this group are replaced when a control feels vague, a latch no longer holds, or the cab no longer keeps dust and water out — small items, but the ones operators complain about first.
FAQ
Is 6V7238 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 345C.
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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