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Look around for a motor rebuilding shop in your area. Let them determine if the motor is rebuildable or not. It really depends on how badly damaged it is. Have them replace the pump seals if they do rebuild the motor. If the motor is not rebuildable, you will need the complete pump/motor with the attached heat exchanger from a Softub dealer. Be sure to specify whether you have the Aquaflo pump or the Vico pump.

John

: John,

: Thanks for the reply.
: I've removed the impeller housing and impeller.
: Although there doesn't appear to be any damage around the seal, there is
: definitely signs of leaking around the front motor shaft.

: And of course, the shaft is difficult to turn.
: I think you're right and I've probably lost the front motor bearing.

: Can you (or anyone) point me at a resource for how to replace that
: bearing?
: Is it even possible to open the motor up without removing the wraparound
: heat exchanger?

: thanks again,
: Jim