When does it make sense to overhaul a leaking impeller on a Star ES05S shallow well Jet Pump?

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kevin freeman

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When does it make sense to overhaul a leaking impeller on a Star ES05S shallow well Jet Pump? And if so where is the best place to get parts such as O rings etc? The pump is tired... 21 years running... Impeller = ES05S, motor = 94l105 and doesn't appear to have any issues running, just the impeller appears to be leaking around where the shaft from the motor turns the impeller eh
 

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Leaking means you need a mechanical seal. Mechanical seal broken usually means the bearings in the motor are bad. Probably better off just replacing the pump. I hate putting in new impellers, gaskets, and seals only to find the motor bearing is also toast.
 

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Leaking means you need a mechanical seal. Mechanical seal broken usually means the bearings in the motor are bad. Probably better off just replacing the pump. I hate putting in new impellers, gaskets, and seals only to find the motor bearing is also toast.

Thanks Cary, I'm prepared to pay the $200 or so for a replacement pump but the motor bearings do not appear to be an issue currently and perhaps best to not bother but where would one find a mechanical seal replacement assuming it to be ceramic/rubber and for that exact manufacture or are they standardized?
 
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