Intelliflo repair

[MurrietaRob]

God that is the truth. I have put on many intelliflows and the newer ones are not lasting as long, the drives, the screens, or the motors just go out at random. Thats a darn shame because its my favorite VS.

I have 8+ years on an intelliflo that as others have described, developed small leaks around the housing and is making bearing screaming-for-help type noises- I’ve ordered the seal kit but is there anything I can do to help repair damaged bearings (assuming I didn’t catch it in time to prevent bearing damage)?

Thanks in advance for any info.

Regards
Rob

Moved from here.

 

[mas985]

If you are hearing the bearings, it is probably too late. It is just a matter of time before the seize. You can either replace the bearings or replace the motor.

 

[wireform]

Yes, break the motor down and change the bearings along with a new shaft seal as long as the rest looks sound.

 

[1poolman1]

I have 8+ years on an intelliflo that as others have described, developed small leaks around the housing and is making bearing screaming-for-help type noises- I’ve ordered the seal kit but is there anything I can do to help repair damaged bearings (assuming I didn’t catch it in time to prevent bearing damage)?

Thanks in advance for any info.

Regards
Rob

Moved from here.

Principles of replacing bearings are in these two videos. VSP motors are simpler, no wiring terminal on the back to deal with. Be aware the magnets in a VSP motor are very strong. You will also need to remove the fan on the rear of the motor. Third video explains that. Or, take it to a good electric motor shop, there are several listed for your area. In my area shops are charging $250-$300 to do bearings in a VSP motor (last time I called). A new motor can be found online for about $600.00

 

[mas985]

Note too that it is important to get inverter duty bearings rather than standard bearings.

 

[MurrietaRob]

Principles of replacing bearings are in these two videos. VSP motors are simpler, no wiring terminal on the back to deal with. Be aware the magnets in a VSP motor are very strong. You will also need to remove the fan on the rear of the motor. Third video explains that. Or, take it to a good electric motor shop, there are several listed for your area. In my area shops are charging $250-$300 to do bearings in a VSP motor (last time I called). A new motor can be found online for about $600.00

Awesome - thank you for the information / video links