SS Viper Issue

[rjack321]

Or older.
I reached out to SS for some advice on Monday and they haven’t returned my call.
From what I understand I need a vacuum gauge to test the integrity once the seal is changed?
I need a clutch plate regardless

Although not totally required, you can get a vacuum gauge for about $35 at an autoparts store or from amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP7830-Hand-Vacuum-Pump/dp/B0009XQUK2/

The shaft seal itself is about $30

The seal is nearing the end of its life for sure and if it leaks it will do a whole lot of motor damage fast

 

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Although not totally required, you can get a vacuum gauge for about $35 at an autoparts store or from amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP7830-Hand-Vacuum-Pump/dp/B0009XQUK2/

The shaft seal itself is about $30

The seal is nearing the end of its life for sure and if it leaks it will do a whole lot of motor damage fast

I’ve looked online for information to replace the seal. Can you provide me the details.
After 2 attempts and a week later SS have not gotten back to me.

 

[grantctobin]

I’ve looked online for information to replace the seal. Can you provide me the details.
After 2 attempts and a week later SS have not gotten back to me.

Yeah his communication blows. Sometimes him and Suzie are easier to reach on facebook.

 

[rjack321]

I’ve looked online for information to replace the seal. Can you provide me the details.
After 2 attempts and a week later SS have not gotten back to me.

Anyone in your area with a Gavin or Sierra they all use the same seal

here's the seal
Submerge Shaft Seal & Support Washer (Ceramic) | Dive Gear Express®

Its the same as shown here
removal
replacement
There's a fuzzy diagram in the Gavin manual
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...load&gid=109&usg=AOvVaw2WcVd2VqVwX1JXsHCw6k2Z

 

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Anyone in your area with a Gavin or Sierra they all use the same seal

here's the seal
Submerge Shaft Seal & Support Washer (Ceramic) | Dive Gear Express®

Its the same as shown here
removal
replacement
There's a fuzzy diagram in the Gavin manual
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiX55bjkITqAhXMl54KHYvECfEQFjAAegQIBxAB&url=http://www.buex.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=109&usg=AOvVaw2WcVd2VqVwX1JXsHCw6k2Z

Thanks for the videos. Pretty straight forward.
I'll order the parts and get to it.