...most techs will change the motor assy...

But for most homeowners doing a DIY, the cost difference is more dramatic. Most DIY jobs have a zero labor labour cost so parts cost is often a mitigating factor, so changing the impeller is a viable option, if one can get it off the motor shaft.

I had decent results using a penetrating lube on mine to help get it loose. The best one I've ever used is PB Blaster. (http://blasterchemical.co...y.cfm?p=50003&pid=4) which you can get at Wal-Mart and most auto parts places. Giving it some time to soak in helps. On my Whirlpool, the motor shaft was 5/16" dia., and a 5/16" open-end wrench would fit over the shaft, but not over the impeller hub, so I could use it to pry against the impeller and get it to slide.

Don't know if any of that helps here, but it sure made mine easier, and it was pretty rusted and gunked on.


-edited to "properly" spell LABOR.
Ya know, if the US economy was better and the exchange rate was $1.00USD to $99.73CAD again, or if we had healthcare, or if I hadn't married a Newfie, I wouldn't have to take this duff from "the hat"...

Last Edited By: ohmie Nov 14 09 6:27 PM. Edited 2 times.