My poor 3208...

[Pietro]

Hints:
starb. Engine was using some 15% more fuel than port.
Black soot in the water expansion tank
More black smoke from exhaust, especially under acceleration

Verdict:
Cracked turbo!!! :smt089





But I’m anxiously waiting to test my prop-scanned props!!!

 

[Pyrojodge]

Pietro, hope you can get it fixed and it is not too painful... I have prop envy for sure...

When do you get to go back in the water?

 

[Alex F]

Pietro,

Sorry to hear about the turbo trouble. I noticed that you have very cool zincs by the prop nut. I never seen those. Are they some special kind or can I find them in any marine store?

 

[RTD0102]

Hope it gets fixed quickly and doesn't hurt your wallet too much.
Great looking props by the way!

 

[Pietro]

Thank you for your sympathy guys!
The wallet has been hurt quite heavily… the turbo (you have to buy both part, hot and cool) cost some 5,200 € You can do the calculation!
Alex, I believe the zincs are pretty standard. That’s what my yard usually uses.
Jason… I scheduled to splash just before Easter. Mechanic promised to finish in time but I’m getting nervous as weather has quickly turned nice and warm.

 

[Alex F]

Ah, found them, they're called prop nut zincs: http://www.boatzincs.com/prop_nuts.html

 

[JerryS]

Good Grief, that is almost $7,000 for the turbo. I hope that is a once in forever expense!

 

[Pyrojodge]

Sounds like we will be heading back in the water around the same time... best of luck Pietro!

On a bright note just think what you'll save in fuel cost (compared to the 15% overage last year)

 

[Alex F]

Verdict:
Cracked turbo!!! :smt089...

Do you know what caused it to crack?

 

[fwebster]

Pietro,

You might try this company:

http://www.allpartsandengines.com/home.html


A lot of folks in our area use them for older engines, remanned engines and for parts. I know they ship worldwide because we had them ship an injection pump to Mexico a year or so ago. They show one version of the 3208 turbocharger for $2380 US.

 

[Pietro]

Pietro,

You might try this company:

http://www.allpartsandengines.com/home.html


A lot of folks in our area use them for older engines, remanned engines and for parts. I know they ship worldwide because we had them ship an injection pump to Mexico a year or so ago. They show one version of the 3208 turbocharger for $2380 US.

Thank Frank! I've sent out a request!

Price looks interesting. I have some experience in importing good from USA and final price with vat and custom will be +30% + shipping!

 

[Pietro]

On a bright note just think what you'll save in fuel cost (compared to the 15% overage last year)

Made a quick calculation... that should be some 600€. Good point Jason...

 

[katricol]

Good luck with the fix Pietro !!