Re: Hayward valve leak...
The wagon wheel (aka spider) gasket is inside the valve, so it doesn't affect leaking of the valve itself, except out through the drain pipe. Get some silicone lubricant, take the valve apart, and apply the lubricant to the mating surfaces and to any gasket that might be present there.
Note that silicone lubricant is NOT the same as lithium grease, even though they are both 'white' lubricants. Lithium grease is petroleum-based and will melt the gaskets. Silicone lubricant is a bit harder to find so it may be the one supply you need to get at a pool store.
EDIT: You might also just wait it out and let it seal itself over time.
Tom Wood
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