Pump leaking from bottom

[S1ngram]

I have discovered that I have a considerable leak when my pump is run on the high setting. It is not coming from the lid. I can see a steady drip coming from directly beneath the pump where the circular basket part joins to the longer motor portion. Is there a gasket in there? Is it something a homeowner can replace?

 

[Texas Splash]

If you still have the PowerFlo Matrix pump, there is a volute o-ring and also a shaft seal. The sooner you can repair it the better to avoid corrosion. I have a repair link I'll put in a second. I'm in my phone. Grrrrr.

 

[Texas Splash]

Take a look at this thread.

WATERWAY SUPREME (or HAYWARD POWERFLO MATRIX) PUMP MOTOR REPLACEMENT

Here is my experience for changing the motor on a Waterway Supreme pump. The Hayward Powerflo Matrix pump is basically the same. In fact, that’s the item used in this InyoPools video example: NOTE: If you are swapping the entire pump assembly from Waterway to Hayward Powerflo or visa-versa...

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