Gyre xf130 seized up

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So my gyre wont turn the propeller anymore. Its even hard for me to turn. Its not calcium i looked at it.

I think what happened is the display pump turned off and the gyre was exposed to water. It didnt turn off until the magnet heated the motor block causing the plastic to exspand. ticked.

Now its 100$ for a new drive shaft and motor block. So pisssd!
 
I found the cause. A little rubber peice on the shaft about the size of a pencil eraser tightened up, causing it to stop. Im giving it a vinegar bath, hopefully it will work. It works without it but it chatters.

However now the electric cable is worn nearly exsposing copper...
 

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