Nicks on impeller

[kaarona1]

OK all - I am diving into my 2000 XLL1200 this weekend (100hrs). I am:
1) replacing stock intake grate
2) removing cat converter and replace w Dplate and chip
3) Pump Shoe Kit
4) Wave Eater kits


My stock intake grate is broken now and there is some rattling from the impeller area. I have seen a few nicks on the impeller just by looking through the back. What could this mean?

Is there anything else I should look at while I am doing this work? I am not looking to add additional projects at this time, but want to see if there is anything I should look at while I am doing this work.

Thanks!!

[Yellow93]

I would put a new impeller in and check the pump liner for clearance. A 12/18 Solas would do you well in that ski!

[Ramps]

Are you hearing rattle when out of the water or in water? Otherwise go with what Yellow93 recommended.
The rattling could be normal when out of the water.

[kaarona1]

Are you hearing rattle when out of the water or in water? Otherwise go with what Yellow93 recommended.
The rattling could be normal when out of the water.

The rattling noise is when it is out of the water.