Changing My Pump's Shaft Seal

[nefretrameses]

The threads that these screws would go in to would be in the plate all the way at the other end of the motor housing - the one that bolts to the pump housing. You'd have to take the pump apart again and remove the front motor plate in order to see the threads. They would be on the inside face of the plate. The screws or bolts should be almost as long as the motor itself. You could probably Google the motor by its part number and get a parts list that would include the screws. Also try a pool pump motor replacement website. Many of them will have a "motor finder" where you can cross reference your motor to a generic number. You could then search for parts for that. If they're just missing and you can get them, you may be able to just install them. If somebody broke them off, you'll have to take it all apart to get to that front plate and try to extract the broken off pieces. I would expect that to be a significant challenge. I guess you could always replace the plate. At some point a new motor would be more economical.

[BigDave]

It's very expensive pump and I'm quite annoyed. But... it's almost two years old and I'll have a very hard time making any kind of claim.

Maybe some silver tape and double bubble.

[nefretrameses]

Yes, I can imagine. Actually some of that foil tape used for heat/AC ducts would at least keep it together for the rest of your season; although, it seems to be holding together by itself. Perhaps then you could get it apart enough and get it to a motor repair shop. A little $$ may prevent a larger loss. I suppose it can't hurt to contact Hayward and complain. They probably put that one together on Friday afternoon. Good luck.