Pump destroyed - which replacement?

[ecpunk]

Someone decided to run my ski in 6" of rocky bottomed river today. Ruined the fins in the pump.

Option 1: I'm thinking... should I go back with a used pump and change the guts over from mine just so I can get one with good fins? This would also require me to purchase a wear ring and impeller. I'm thinking $550 or so.

Option 2: Buy a new aftermarket housing and then add the impeller and ring for about $650?

I feel like the $100 is worth it, but I don't know anything about the ebay aftermarket housings.

[carlosdelgado]

Well, To start what ski do you have?

[ecpunk]

Dang. So close.

It is an 02 GTX DI.

[carlosdelgado]

Dude, Those pumps are not that expensive. Just get your self a good used one and be done with it. Put up a post on the WTB section. I recommend buying a brass pump which will last a lot longer(brass veins). I might even have one, I'll check for it tomorrow.

[carlosdelgado]

How bad is your prop?

[carlosdelgado]

Here's the pump that I had as spare. It's the good pump with the brass stator veins. Not the plastic one like you have. PM me if interested on buying it. Thanks!!

[carlosdelgado]

picts...

[ecpunk]

Carlos, thank you for the offer. I did manage to source a good OEM locally today.

[aruba yamaha]

Stick with the OEM Bronze vane pump. A friend of mine bought a WSM pump for his RX DI, it broke to pieces after two rides. Very low quality materials used by WSM. I Bought a wearing from WSM that lasted only a month or so. I will stick to the OEM if it concerns the pump and driveline.

[carlosdelgado]

Carlos, thank you for the offer. I did manage to source a good OEM locally today.

Oh good, I'm glad you're all set then.