Jamup
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2014
- Messages
- 76
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Bay Tripper
- Vessel Make
- '06 MS 34 Pilot
I have a MS Pilot 34 with Yanmar 240s. The port engine's turbo failed. My mechanic removed it and took it to a local turbo shop that felt it was beyond salvation. So here's my dilemma: My mechanic is quoting $2400 for an OEM replacement + four hours @ $110 + travel time for an all-in of close to 3k. As I look on eBay I find turbos for my engine in the $800-$1800 range. As far as installing the new one, it looks like four bolts, but I'm probably underestimating the difficulty. I have two questions. 1) with average mechanical skill (6/10) is this particularly difficult? (2) Am I crazy to order a turbo from eBay/Has anyone on this esteemed forum taken this route?