CATERPILLAR SKID STEERS:
• Caterpillar 236B/242B/246B/252B/262B 3044C 3.3L Diesel (2004-2012)
CATERPILLAR MINI EXCAVATORS:
• Caterpillar 304CR/305CR 3044C 3.3L Diesel (2004-2010)
IMPORTANT:
Cat 233-5483 is the valve cover gasket for the Cat 3044C engine — which is a Mitsubishi S4S built under Caterpillar branding. Mitsubishi equivalent is 32A04-13200. This gasket fits Cat skid steers (236B/242B/246B/252B/262B) and mini excavators (304CR/305CR) equipped with the 3044C 3.3L 4-cyl engine. If ordering by Mitsubishi number, the identical gasket is 32A04-13200.
Failure symptoms: oil seeping from the valve cover, oil on the exhaust manifold causing smoke. The cork/rubber material dries out and cracks with age. When replacing, clean the cylinder head and valve cover mating surfaces thoroughly — cork residue must be completely removed. Do not use RTV sealant as a substitute; the cork/rubber gasket provides the correct compression for sealing. Torque bolts evenly per the service manual to avoid crushing the gasket.
⚠️ Cross-ref: Cat 233-5483 = Mitsubishi 32A04-13200. Same gasket, different branding.
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