Nothing Yet, but glad you`re here.

[BigDave]

You could get a 3/4hp impeller and a new shaft seal for about $70.

[jlaar007]

You could get a 3/4hp impeller and a new shaft seal for about $70.

Thanks for the come-back.
Not a bad price, but still not sure what the damage the pump flow as is will cause????
I just went and looked at what pulling the pump would rate on John`s grief-n-sweat scale and noticed...
The installers used silicone caulk on ALL the pump/filter fittings...a big thanks guys rolled between my ears-other things came out of my mouth.
If I choose to pull the pump, I`m really hoping they didn`t silicone the union between pump and filter and the hose connection.
Guess it will be the amount of potential damage leaving it would cause that will make the decision for me.

[BigDave]

Take a look, are you sure it's silicone? A non-hardening thread seal would be appropriate and should come free with some encouragement. It you do replace the shaft seal, be careful with it - it's a no-lube / no fingerprints sort of thing.

[jlaar007]

Take a look, are you sure it's silicone? A non-hardening thread seal would be appropriate and should come free with some encouragement. It you do replace the shaft seal, be careful with it - it's a no-lube / no fingerprints sort of thing.

Nope, no luck for me Big Dave.
It`s clear silicone caulking.
I don`t see anything on the union between pump and filter housing--so fingers crossed.
I wouldn`t pull the impeller, change the seal myself. I just don`t have the tools and equipment needed.
As I recall, even when I had the right pullers it was still a "touchy" little job.
I would pull the pump and take it somewhere that deals with pump motors if I really have to do it.
Thanks for the reply Big Dave.