Impeller(?)

[Lars3061]

I have been trying to track down a leak on my Sta rite pump, I’ve changed the shaft seal(Amazon), the water slinger and all o rings, still have a drip inconsistently, upon taking it back apart I noticed a slight crack, I can feel it with my fingernail, on my impeller leading up to the threaded portion of the impeller(C105-137PEB), I have purchased another (PS200) shaft seal from my local dealer, I also am waiting on a new impeller, is there any chance that the cracked impeller is causing the leak? I am waiting for the new impeller to arrive(a week out) as I don’t want to put in the newest seal if the problem is the impeller..
Thanks..

 

[1poolman1]

I have been trying to track down a leak on my Sta rite pump, I’ve changed the shaft seal(Amazon), the water slinger and all o rings, still have a drip inconsistently, upon taking it back apart I noticed a slight crack, I can feel it with my fingernail, on my impeller leading up to the threaded portion of the impeller(C105-137PEB), I have purchased another (PS200) shaft seal from my local dealer, I also am waiting on a new impeller, is there any chance that the cracked impeller is causing the leak? I am waiting for the new impeller to arrive(a week out) as I don’t want to put in the newest seal if the problem is the impeller..
Thanks..

Yes. A crack like the one you describe can allow water to leak into the threaded portion of the impeller then down the motor shaft that is inside the seal.

 

[Lars3061]

Yes. A crack like the one you describe can allow water to leak into the threaded portion of the impeller then down the motor shaft that is inside the seal.

Thanks, now I can stop thinking about it, new impeller should be here in a few days