CAT 7T1099 LINK for 3516B Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
7T1099 LINK is a Engine Block component engineered for Caterpillar 3516B, 3516C and G3616 machines, built to match original factory specifications. It is categorized under Engine Block. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 345B: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, group 143-4179, page 553; 3508C: OPERATOR STATION, group 290-3211, page 383.
7T1099 LINK for Caterpillar 3516B — Genuine CAT & Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine CAT and OEM-equivalent direct-replacement LINK (Part # 7T1099). Designed for CAT 3516B, 3516C, G3616, 3508C, C27, C32, G3608, G3612, 320C, 345B, 345C, 345D, 365B equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 3516B, 3516C, G3616, 3508C, C27, C32, G3608, G3612, 320C, 345B, 345C, 345D, 365B
- ✔ Meets Caterpillar original quality and performance standards
- ✔ Genuine CAT lines: New Genuine / Cat Reman / Cat Classic | OEM-equivalent direct replacements
- ✔ Available for order, contact for lead time
Specifications
| Part Number (MPN) | 7T1099 |
| Product Name | LINK |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 3516B, 3516C, G3616, 3508C, C27, C32, G3608, G3612, 320C, 345B, 345C, 345D, 365B |
| Weight | 0.05 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine CAT / OEM-equivalent direct replacement) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 7T1099 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 |
| 345B | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM | 143-4179 | p.553 |
| 3508C | OPERATOR STATION | 290-3211 | p.383 |
| 3516B | OPERATOR STATION | 290-3211 | p.920 |
| 3516C | OPERATOR STATION | 290-3213 | p.639 |
| 365B | FUEL SYSTEM | 138-5596 | p.116 |
| C13 | BASIC ENGINE | 211-6790 | p.315 |
| C27 | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 364-5713 | p.309 |
| C32 | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 361-7623 | p.269 |
System Notes — HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The hydraulic system covers the main pump, control valves, cylinders, hydraulic tank, filters, hoses and all the fittings that connect them. It converts engine power into the pressure and flow that drive boom, bucket, steering and travel functions. Hydraulic parts fail mainly through contamination and heat: dirt that passes a worn breather scores pump components, aged hoses crack at the crimp, and O-rings harden and weep under pressure. A part in this group is normally replaced when a function drifts, a cylinder creeps, oil shows up under a machine that used to be dry, or the filter comes out loaded with metal.
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 7T1099 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 3516B.
Genuine CAT vs direct replacement — what is the difference?
Genuine CAT covers three factory lines: New Genuine, Cat Reman (core exchange with core charge) and Cat Classic (brand-new economy line). OEM-equivalent direct replacements are non-CAT parts; grade and warranty are confirmed in the quotation.
Stock, shipping and warranty?
Lead time confirmed on request; we quote the fastest available option. Every order is covered by a warranty per quotation.
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