In this "how to" we will guide you through how to use a tune up/GO-KIT. If you are repairing your pool pump or pool pump motor consider purchasing a GO-KIT. Each GO-KIT contains the replacement seals and gaskets you will need to repair your pump. A typical GO-KIT like the one pictured here for a Hayward pump, contains the motor shaft seal (2 parts), the pump housing gasket, the pump lid o-ring, and the diffuser gasket. We have written How-To Guides that describe in detail where each of these parts are installed and how to install them. This guide points to each of the applicable installation guides. Note: These GO-KIT are generally unique to the make and model of the pump. Order the GO-KIT specified for your pump's make and model.
1. The two parts of the motor shaft seal are identified in the picture at left. If you see water leaking out of the bottom of your motor, it is probably due to a worn shaft seal. Or if your are replacing your pool pump motor, it is also a good practice to replace this seal.
2. The location of the motor shaft seal in a Hayward pool pump is shown in the cut-away model pictured here.
3. The diffuser gasket is identified in the picture at left. If your are replacing your pool pump motor, it is also a good practice to replace this gasket.
4. The location of the pool pump diffuser gasket in a Hayward pump is shown in the cut-away model pictured here. Note that a part of the gasket is also cut away.
5. The housing gasket is identified in the picture at left. If you see water spraying out between the pool pump housing and the motor assembly you will need to replace this gasket. Or if your are replacing your motor, it is also a good practice to replace this gasket.
6. The location of the housing gasket in a Hayward pool pump is shown in the picture at left.
7. The pool pump lid O-ring is identified in the picture at left. This O-ring frequently gets worn or is stretched to the point that it does not seat properly and needs to be replaced.
8. The location of the pool pump lid O-ring in a Hayward pump is shown in the picture.
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