Yanmar 6LP Turbo replacement

[jimeiffe]

My turbo is bad and am in the process of having the marina install an OEM replacement. About how many hours of labor should a job like this take (I hear some of the bolts are challenging to access)? thank for the help! all the best - Jim

[GSSeattle]

Just replaced the turbo on my 6lp. Unfortunately the mechanic didn't break down the hours from the other work I had done - install new turbo, new HDI exhaust mixer and riser, pull injectors for cleaning and reinstall, and all fluids ended up being 18 hrs. of labor. I don't recall them having a ton of challenges with the turbo.

I will say the price of the new turbo quoted from the Yanmar dealer was around $4500, but I got the same OEM IHI turbo from turbochargersdirect.com for about $2500.

[Patrickgoggin]

Greg’s response is pretty accurate. I replaced my own turbo and bought the OEM part. Cost of the turbo was about $4500. It took me less than a day to install. It was not too hard. Toughest part was aligning the exhaust elbows at the end of the installation.

[WillieC]

Did you need a special wrench to pull one of the upper bolts?

[Patrickgoggin]

Not sure what “upper bolts” you are referring to but I did not need any special tools anywhere during the removal and installation.

[jimeiffe]

thank you all.

[sbriggi]

I'm in the process of replacing my turbo after corrosion ate through the exhaust flange next to the exhaust elbow. I spent the day removing the deck and sette to provide access, then I washed down the soot that was deposited in the engine compartment. Then I disconnected the mixing elbow, oil supply line, coolant lines, and the waste gate line. I also removed 3 of the 4 mounting bolts, but I am beginning to realize gaining access to last mounting bolt and the oil return is not so simple. Do I have to drain cooling system and engine oil? Once drained, do I have to remove the transmission cooler to gain access? Does anyone have a process outline for removing the turbo?

Thanks for any suggestions.
Steve

[ron82056]

Sorry abriggi I just saw this this morning. The last nut is hard to get to, I used a couple of different length wrenches and patience to get it off and on. I disconnected the oil return line from the block and removed the turbo with the oil line attached to it. I did not remove the transmission cooler. I am sure your done but this my help others