My pump motor is leaking.

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ajw22 said:
Depends on your equipment pad environment and if you like working on your knees.

Moving the motor to where you have a good clean work environment can help you get it done right the first time.

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I'm a little intimidated by having to disconnect and reconnect the wires to the pump so I'll probably try to avoid having to do it unless I can't accomplish replacing the seals with the motor in place.
 
FloridaPoolGal said:
I bought a new tube of Magic Lube Teflon Swimming Pool O-ring Gasket Lubricant, 1 Oz. - 630
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Use magic lube II or silicone lubricant or other. No PTFE/Teflon lubricant.
FloridaPoolGal said:
The shaft seal is the one that is part white ceramic that you're not supposed to even touch with your fingers, right?
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Yes. Protect the shaft seal from any lubricant.
 
PoolStored said:
Use magic lube II or silicone lubricant or other. No PTFE/Teflon lubricant.

Yes. Protect the shaft seal from any lubricant.
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I have been using Magic Lube on other o-rings/gaskets (?) that go on my filter and on the pump basket lid. I thought that's what was recommended. Was that wrong? Or is this a different situation? I ordered some of the Magic Lube II.
 
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I'm going to install my GOKIT54 tomorrow and I'm re-watching a video sent to me by INYO (they don't have their own video). The guy in the video installing the GOKIT54 uses a PTFE-based lubricant which I was advised against in my prior thread so I purchased some silicone Magic Lube II. I'm also seeing advice in older threads here to not use either type of lubricant but it's silicone for now, I guess. My question is whether I should be adding lubricant to the non-ceramic surface of the seal as the guy in the video does at 20 min 50 secs prior to installing it. An answer in my previous thread, My Pump Motor is Leaking, advised me to protect the pump seal from any lubricant. Did the guy in the video do the wrong thing? Also, the guy in the video lubricated the next part that interfaces with with ceramic part and it sure looks like lubricant is going to get onto the ceramic part. I'm confused on what I should be lubricating as I install the GOKIT54.

Here is the video that INYO sent me.
 
FloridaPoolGal said:
I'm going to install my GOKIT54 tomorrow and I'm re-watching a video sent to me by INYO (they don't have their own video). The guy in the video installing the GOKIT54 uses a PTFE-based lubricant which I was advised against in my prior thread so I purchased some silicone Magic Lube II. I'm also seeing advice in older threads here to not use either type of lubricant but it's silicone for now, I guess. My question is whether I should be adding lubricant to the non-ceramic surface of the seal as the guy in the video does at 20 min 50 secs prior to installing it. An answer in my previous thread, My Pump Motor is Leaking, advised me to protect the pump seal from any lubricant. Did the guy in the video do the wrong thing? Also, the guy in the video lubricated the next part that interfaces with with ceramic part and it sure looks like lubricant is going to get onto the ceramic part. I'm confused on what I should be lubricating as I install the GOKIT54.

Here is the video that INYO sent me.
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I just talked to INYO and they said no lubrication is required on either of the 2 parts of the shaft seal (the part with the spring and the part with the ceramic). So, the video above gives good steps to take the motor apart and put it back together but it is faulty with respect to when lubrication should be added.
 
FloridaPoolGal said:
I just talked to INYO and they said no lubrication is required on either of the 2 parts of the shaft seal (the part with the spring and the part with the ceramic). So, the video above gives good steps to take the motor apart and put it back together but it is faulty with respect to when lubrication should be added.
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While handling the pump motor housing while starting to do the new seals, I realized the pump motor housing was in much worse condition than I realized. Pieces cracking off in my hands on the underside...not good. Even though it was running fine (with a small leak), it was really on its last legs. Also, I was unable to get the impeller unscrewed. I stopped the shaft from rotating but that impeller wasn't coming off. So, I ordered a new motor and impeller and diffuser so everything inside will be new. Everything should be delivered Wednesday and we can start this adventure all over!
 
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FloridaPoolGal said:
I'm a little intimidated by having to disconnect and reconnect the wires to the pump so I'll probably try to avoid having to do it unless I can't accomplish replacing the seals with the motor in place.
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Too replace the seals I don't think you will need to unhook the wires from the motor. Just turn the power off at the breaker and separate the pump from the motor.
 
It took me 4 hours but I replaced my pump motor! I admit to holding my breath when I flipped the switch to 'ON' but she started right up. I had to backtrack once because I had closed up the back end before I put on the impeller. There's no way to stabilize the shaft while screwing on the impeller with the back end closed up. Oops! Also, it also took me forever to get the power wires attached. I was in an awkward position because of the tight workspace and where the power was coming. The stinking wires would not stay in place while I tightened down the screw! It's quieter than my old one and supposedly more efficient. New Motor.jpgNew Motor Installed 4-13-2025.jpg
 

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