98 GSXL Cracked Pump

[johnwkerns]

How screwed am I? The siphon tubes keep slipping off of the holes in the pump mount (against the hull) which results in water being pumped into the hull when riding above 20MPH. I think it's because the wings on the siphon tubes come out of the channel in the cracked pump. Only the plastic in the pump is cracked, the metal underneath is not cracked.

What should I do here? I'm hoping to keep this ski for 1-2 more years. Do I need to replace the pump? Or just cap the siphon system and put in an electric bilge? Will this crack affect other things?

 

[Spider4real]

I would try glueing the tubes back on so they can't slip off. But do you know if the crack goes through to the side that holds the wear ring? As long as the wear ring is tight and not turning I would run it as is. Just keep an eye on it.

 

[BrianMoore]

Less than $250 for a usable pump from Westside and a new OEM wear ring to me is a lot better than some glue and hope you don't sink.