Leak between water pump and motor???

[duganderson]

My pump #1 is a Aqua-Flo Flo-Master XP2 and it's leaking a small amount when it's running between the shaft of the motor and pump area.​

Is this something I can fix myself? Ideas?

--Doug

 

[wireform]

Don't know your capabilities as a diy'er but it most likely needs a new shaft seal which is easily obtained.

 

[RDspaguy]

Viking "Destiny River" rebuild.

Got this one in a while ago but weather, health, and money kept it sitting. It was frozen and someone attempted a repair with flex seal (or something like it). While I would not expect it to work on a spa pressure side plumbing anyway, it's certainly not helping when it's on top of spray foam.🤣...

www.troublefreepool.com

Post #13 shows a simple tool that will make things easier. You'll need a PS-201 as I recall. Make sure you get all of the old seal off of the impeller, the o-ring tends to stick and you won't find it until you think you're done but the pump just hums.
Silicone lubricant, not caulk or vaseline.
Tighten screws in a criss-cross pattern.
You might consider a new pump face o-ring while it's apart. Often not necessary, but you won't find it leaking until you fill and turn it on, so worth considering for the price.
Parts and videos are easy to find online, this is one of the most common spa pumps around.