[C320-list] Exhaust elbow

[Jeff Hare]

Holly, 

That's probably sound advise.  The exhaust elbows do get restricted with carbon and that can reduce engine power a lot.  

They also corrode and can start to leak at inopportune times and ruin a trip.  

-jeff
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From: HOLLY DAVIS
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Sent: Aug 19, 2009 6:28 PM


I recently had my mechanic replace my salt water pump and change the oil and filters and just check the engine out.  He felt there was "excessive" back pressure and thought I my exhaust elbow needed cleaning or a I needed a new exhaust elbow.  Does this sound like the culprit and how hard is it to clean out or replace.  I was thinking of trying to do this myself, having way more time than $.  I have a 1995 320 with a with a Westerbeke 30 engine. Any info will be appreciated.Holly"HONU"


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