When you replace the pump, do you typically replace just the impeller or do you replace the entire kit? In 2007 I replaced the entire kit. After just 150 hours in four years ( always a ten minute flush) I am thinking I could get away with just the impeller. I believe that they are recommended to be changed just for dissasembly of the lower unit, so it doesn't get frozen together.
SIM sells the impeller for $25 ( X 2) compared to the kit for $60 (X 2) . With all the other maintenance items, wash down pump, bait well pump, lots of fiberglass and gelcoat repairs, new anchor and ground tackle, new cranking batteries, VST filters, fuel/water filters...am I being frugal or stupid.? How much does the housing actually wear? :?: Rubber rubbing against stainless.
SIM sells the impeller for $25 ( X 2) compared to the kit for $60 (X 2) . With all the other maintenance items, wash down pump, bait well pump, lots of fiberglass and gelcoat repairs, new anchor and ground tackle, new cranking batteries, VST filters, fuel/water filters...am I being frugal or stupid.? How much does the housing actually wear? :?: Rubber rubbing against stainless.