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Ok got the PS3868. No more leak. FWIW the crappy seal, even in the proper orientation, still leaked. So as the saying goes....do it nice, or do it twice. Thanks all for the help.

Well f me. Thank you kindly James for catching my stupidity. So to answer my own post - most common cause of a leak in this case is user (install) error! The PS-3868 seems to be for salt systems - but you'd recommend it anyways in my non-salt system? Thanks again.

I believe so. This was the kit: https://www.amazon.com/Hayward-Assembly-Replacement-Superpump-Limited/dp/B07RNX4HQ3

Just recently replaced the pump motor and now have a slow leak from it seems like the bottom of the housing/motor interface. Hayward SP2610X15 with a UST1152 1.5HP motor, replaced with the same. I did replace all gaskets (bought one of those repair kits from Amazon) - which did include the...

Ah ha, thanks!

Was able to bypass the heater and finally got a chance to investigate further inside the pump. I just assume replace this threaded piece, as opposed to epoxy or putty which I can't imagine withstanding the pressure anyways. What would you call such a fitting - so that I can begin the search...

Thanks for the replies! Yes of course, makes/models are helpful.... Heat pump is a Gulf Stream GS 1010-R-A with a Hayward SP2610x15. Far as any other details such as gallonage of the pool - I have no idea! Attached a few more pics, as those probably speak to you better than I do ;-). Thanks...

Hello! First time pool owner here and almost a year into inheriting this pool, it seems we have our first major problem. I walked outside yesterday to find the level down a few inches and one of the jets gurgling. Upon closer inspection near the pump and heater, I found that inside of the...