[C320-list] exhaust blockage

[Steve Turbis]

Thanks for the replies. I was skeptical because other diesel mechanics told
me that I should clean my injectors only. Does any experience a power
increase from replacing or cleaning injectors?

On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 10:42 AM, Jeffrey Brown <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:

> 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
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> > 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
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