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    Default Re: AO Smith Pump Making Noise...

    You might want to look at getting something like this:
    Rebuild Kit for Hayward Super Pump - GO-KIT3 @ Amazon
    before you open it up. That way, you can replace pretty much all the bits and pieces. This is NOT an OEM kit, but Aladdin is a long time pool parts company with a decent rep.

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    Default Re: AO Smith Pump Making Noise...

    Quote Originally Posted by PoolDoc View Post
    You might want to look at getting something like this:
    Rebuild Kit for Hayward Super Pump - GO-KIT3 @ Amazon
    before you open it up. That way, you can replace pretty much all the bits and pieces. This is NOT an OEM kit, but Aladdin is a long time pool parts company with a decent rep.
    And is exactly what I had in mind when suggesting replacing seals and o rings!
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    Default Re: AO Smith Pump Making Noise...

    Would it be worthwhile to have the motor repaired after i get a new one. That way i would have a backup.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rarely View Post
    Would it be worthwhile to have the motor repaired after i get a new one. That way i would have a backup.
    Personally I would say no but others might disagree with me. My feeling is that a rebuilt motor MIGHT work flawlessly or might die very quickly so it's a gamble and it often costs almost as much to rebuilt a motor as buy a replacement. Also, not all people rebuilding motors have the same skill level so you really don't know how good a job was done.
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    Default Re: AO Smith Pump Making Noise...

    Thanks for all the replies. You have been a big help.

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