aquabot liquid inside the motor

[michmike]

hey all,

i did a major mistake (i am not happy at myself) and in attempt to open up and find the internal spring of the directional flap valve of the aquabot turbot t-jet (to troubleshoot issue aquabot issue with only moving in one direction) i opened the motor assembly and an oil-like liquid came out. what oil can i put in there to replace it and up what amount should i refill it?

aquabot makes it hard to open the assembly and i thought these 4 screws would do it. what made matters worse i did in an incline and the liquid came out
I would like to say i read the warranty note in there, but i did not. i was so frustrated trying to open the assembly that i got careless. my aquabot is of course out of warranty 10 years out now.

 

[michmike]

this thread (SOLVED: Repairing electric pump motor - Swimming pool.) says canola oil or dielectril oil.
another thread (Aquabot Motor Autopsy) said mineral oil or compressor oil

 

[PoolStored]

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[michmike]

I wish i had read this post first

How to detach motor assembly for Aquabot Turbo T-Jet?

I'm having a hard time removing the Pump Motor Housing (Part#A6005-03, DIA #60) from the blue Plastic Jet Valve Assembly on top (Part#S8730, DIA #25. Can anyone please advise which screws to remove and maybe there are some plastic tabs to press down? I removed Screw (Part#2302, DIA #62) that...

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[Kaylee34]

It's mineral oil. Try Ebay for another motor.

 

[michmike]

It's mineral oil. Try Ebay for another motor.

Thank you. Are you saying I should not try to fill it in and get it working? The motor was in very good condition prior to this.

 

[Kaylee34]

Thank you. Are you saying I should not try to fill it in and get it working? The motor was in very good condition prior to this.

Not at all. I'd be concerned with getting a good seal again though.