Aluminum Impeller seal?

[JetSkiJunkie]

One of the upgrades I am doing on my blaster this off season is installing a little lower pitched impeller. The Solas impeller I have came with an aluminum seal and a rubber seal. I used the aluminum seal, because I liked the way it looks (not that anybody else will see it.), but recently I was on that other forum, and read some posts from couch riders saying their aluminum seals came loose and slid up the driveshaft.

I was just wondering if any of the blaster riders here had the same experience? I have not put the pump back together and installed it yet, so I could take the aluminum seal off and put the rubber one on. Just wanted to get some feedback.

Thanks,
Al

 

[Quinc]

Not even sure you would notice a difference riding with or without it.

 

[rowsto]

I know a dude with a triple sxr, lost 2mph top speed without one. Personally I wouldn’t notice regarding difference (or care too much) but he’s pretty particular with this stuff

 

[Jr.]

Besides the set screw on it, glue it in with some silicone. They are known to come loose and slide up the driveshaft

 

[JetSkiJunkie]

No set screw on this one. Think I am just going to use the rubber seal. I have used them before and had no problems. Thanks for the input.