video of man replacing wear ring without removing impeller, is this possible?

[vaser21]

hey guys check out this video should i give it a try? or will i be wasting my time. seems so easy that it is fake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6qVJy1BLHY

 

[Dr Honda]

It only works if everything is perfect. Personally... it takes less time, and screwing around if you just take the impeller off.

 

[spx800]

Takes way less than 2 hrs to take the prop off, cut the old ring and put the prop back on.

 

[LouDoo]

I agree, personally I like to check the condition of the pump, seals, impeller, etc. And it really doesn't take that long to change a wear ring anyway.


Added:
I just watched the video, it's a 4-tek which uses a teflon wear ring. I still would be worth a try, seems no matter how careful I always nick the pump when I cut the old wear ring out. However I would still remove the impeller and check out the pump.

Lou

 

[vaser21]

thanks for the input guys. great thoughts,

 

[ski-d00]

I do it all the time, mostly on the 4tecs, the wear ring isn't very tight and will pull/twist right out with a pair of vice grips(some of the 4tecs have screws you have to remove first). you don't even need to put it in the freezer.

 

[murjiim]

do you have to drain the gear oil to get to the wear ring? confused*

 

[Ronsse610]

why waste 2hrs.... so much faster dismantling it.. and get all around inspection.. but the whole fridge concept ?