Can it be repaired? It is leaking oil but pumps water OK.
The pump is a Vancs model 50 PN 2.45-61 - 1/2 HP 79 GPM made in Japan by Tsurumi Mfg Co. Ltd. I was draining the pond down to do a partial water change and forgot and left a garden hose draining over night. When I woke up the next morning, I looked out and saw that the pond had only about 8 to 10 inches of water in it. The fish survived but the pump was not running and oil was on the surface of the water in the skimmer, not out into the pond water. I took a shop vac and vacuumed up most of the oil in the skimmer. Fortunately, I had another pump to get the water running after I filled the pond. The Vancs pump will run and by placing it in a tub of water it will pump as usual. I haven't taken it apart. Maybe it just needs a new gasket seal and what about the oil? Does anyone have suggestions about a do it your self repair or should I send it out for repairs? Any suggestions will be appreciated.
The pump is a Vancs model 50 PN 2.45-61 - 1/2 HP 79 GPM made in Japan by Tsurumi Mfg Co. Ltd. I was draining the pond down to do a partial water change and forgot and left a garden hose draining over night. When I woke up the next morning, I looked out and saw that the pond had only about 8 to 10 inches of water in it. The fish survived but the pump was not running and oil was on the surface of the water in the skimmer, not out into the pond water. I took a shop vac and vacuumed up most of the oil in the skimmer. Fortunately, I had another pump to get the water running after I filled the pond. The Vancs pump will run and by placing it in a tub of water it will pump as usual. I haven't taken it apart. Maybe it just needs a new gasket seal and what about the oil? Does anyone have suggestions about a do it your self repair or should I send it out for repairs? Any suggestions will be appreciated.