Pentair Racer not moving - water shoots out of drive shaft

[SeamusDub]

Long time listener, first time caller. Searched but have found no detailed answer yet. Hope someone can help. Pentair Racer (360228) stopped moving (5 years old, salt pool) Good pressure in the line, filters clean, no debris appears to be blocking line or wheels or gears. Took the top off of the cleaner and ran the pump. Prodigious quantity of water shoots out of the spot where the drive shaft passes out of the turbine housing. Normal water flow at tail and all other ports. Drive shaft does turn, although intermittently Took the turbine housing off. All looks cool in there. I see minor wear on drive shaft but not major. I guess I can try replacing the drive shaft/bearings but that's just kind of a guess at this point or just do the whole rebuild kit and see if that solves. Anyone else have/solve this problem? Many thanks!

 

[SeamusDub]

Well I fixed it myself. Posting here in case this info is helpful to the next person. Bought the tune up kit and replaced the drive shaft and drive shaft bearings. Though they did not seem very worn I think that was the solution. Also replaced the big tires and the scrubber from the tune up kit. Now of course i note that the scrubber gear looks stripped so bought that to replace as well. Found a decent youtube video tearing down to replace the drive shaft here .. Removed link, Jim R.