Super Jet What do I use to seal up pump area

[velocity]

I have a pump that seems to be cavitating very badly. I can see where there was some type of silicone sealing up the gaps but it has peeled away in some spots and I think that is causing me problems. What do you guys recommend I use to seal it back up?

 

[Quinc]

5200.

 

[btonns]

Boat Life Life-Calk. You can even apply it underwater and it will cure.

 

[NVJAY775]

I've used tub and tile caulk and had good results and a faster cure time. 5200 is awesome, but when applied to fill gaps (thick) has a long cure time. That's all the experience I have on that lol.

 

[velocity]

With the 5200 is there any reason not to use the fast cure vs the regular? Also where is my best bet for finding it locally? Or should I just order it online? Also is a 10oz tube typically enough to get the job done? I don't want to order some then find out I need to order more to finish.

 

[txsuperjetfreak96]

Home depot or Lowe's carries it. Ive even seen at some ace hardware

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[Freakrider]

if your seal is good all you need is silicon.

 

[NVJAY775]

^^^

 

[velocity]

I wouldn't bank on the seal being good. Are they difficult to change?

 

[NVJAY775]

Super easy to change. Unless previous owner used an adhesive to keep it, on. But for the most part all you do is remove your pump, slip the old ring off, slip on the new one and re install. It takes longer to type this than it does to change the seal itself. Pump removal and install takes a few minutes, but the seal is as easy as taking off a hat and putting it back on.

 

[clouse22]

I have always used black RTV silicone (usually found at any auto parts store) with this area and had great results

 

[dpenta13]

X2 on the RTV

And if HD or Lowes doesn't have 5200, west marine carries it but they are overpriced. I couldn't find it at my local HD or Lowes so I got it there