Drive error Pump Stall Hayward VSP 3400 (replace drive or replace pump)?

[hoosierman2]

Hi. I had a Hayward VSP 3400 put in about 5.5 years ago. Worked great mostly.
Last year there was a crack in the housing that was fixed for around $500 and then had some pump not priming last fall which was resolved by Hayward.

Now I just got the dreaded Drive error pump stall error.
Should I replace the drive which is around $600 plus labor to fix or the pump which is around $1400+ labor to fix.

Obviously the math favors just the drive, but I wanted some opinions.

My prelim research shows Hayward is helping some customers with the costs but I have not heard back from them yet.

Im in AZ so I need this done ASAP with the >100 temps right now. I also read that the new drive and new pumps seem to have significantly improved so failure is not as common. Is this true?

Thanks for your feedback.

 

[ajw22]

I suggest you see what deal Hayward will offer on a new Tristar VS pump.

I would not throw more money into an EcoStar pump.

 

[hoosierman2]

I am going to go with the new Tristar. Hayward offering it at $729 + tax and install costs.