[C320-list] exhaust blockage

[Jeffrey Brown]

Steve
I’m very familiar with this problem. I replaced my elbow about 3 years ago, did the work myself.  Who is your mechanic? The charge of $1000 is probably pretty close, the part itself is about $500 i think.  In the meantime, you can take the elbow off and clean out some of the carbon, that’s what I did while I tracked down the part.  The elbow should have a cavity of maybe 1/2”, can’t remember for sure but mine was so clogged up with carbon buildup it was like a pinhole.  You can use an ice pick to clean it out.

Others have found aftermarket elbows made of stainless steel, but I opted for the original product. Feel free to call me, I’m also in Dana Point.

Jeff Brown
"Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA
Catalina 320, Hull 78
(949) 350-5123
oceanblues at mac.com





> On Nov 20, 2015, at 10:30 AM, Steve Turbis <sturbis at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Has anyone had this problem. I can't get my Yanmar diesel over 1700 RPMs
> and my mechanic says I have to replace the elbow and manifold because
> typically this engine builds up soot in this area and the motor can't
> function properly because exhaust keeps backing into the motor. Any ideas
> if this is true? He wants to charge about $1000 to repair it.
> 
> Steve
> "AT LAST"
> Dana Point Ca