CAT 8T6758 PLUG for 3516B Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
Need a dependable Electrical System part for your Caterpillar 3516B, 3512 and G3508 machine? The 8T6758 PLUG from WSTPARTS is manufactured to OEM-grade tolerances. It is categorized under Electrical System. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 3508C: BASIC ENGINE, group 102-8634, page 122; 3512: BASIC ENGINE, group 101-0832, page 236.
8T6758 PLUG for Caterpillar 3516B — Genuine CAT & Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine CAT and OEM-equivalent direct-replacement PLUG (Part # 8T6758). Designed for CAT 3516B, 3512, G3508, 3516C, 3508C, 3512C, 3516, C175, G3608, G3612, G3616 equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 3516B, 3512, G3508, 3516C, 3508C, 3512C, 3516, C175, G3608, G3612, G3616
- ✔ 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) | 8T6758 |
| Product Name | PLUG |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 3516B, 3512, G3508, 3516C, 3508C, 3512C, 3516, C175, G3608, G3612, G3616 |
| 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 8T6758 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 |
| 3508C | BASIC ENGINE | 102-8634 | p.122 |
| 3512 | BASIC ENGINE | 101-0832 | p.236 |
| 3512C | BASIC ENGINE | 261-7305 | p.126 |
| 3516 | BASIC ENGINE | 116-0054 | p.131 |
| 3516B | BASIC ENGINE | 102-8634 | p.101 |
| 3516C | BASIC ENGINE | 102-8634 | p.97 |
| C175 | FUEL SYSTEM | 264-4534 | p.370 |
| G3508 | BASIC ENGINE | 102-8634 | p.117 |
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 — FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system covers the injection pump, injectors, fuel transfer pump, filters and water separator, lines and the tank. It meters and atomises diesel at the precise moment and quantity the engine needs. Modern CAT engines run very tight injector tolerances, so the group is sensitive to water and dirt: a worn injector dribbles instead of atomising, causing rough idle, white smoke and diluted oil, while a clogged filter starves the pump under load. Parts here are replaced when the engine misfires, smokes, loses power under load, or when the water separator keeps tripping — always after the fuel quality itself has been ruled out.
FAQ
Is 8T6758 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.
📞 Get a Quote: Contact the WSTPARTS parts team | Email: cat@wstparts.com
