On Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:41:43 -0500, Mike Hartigan
wrote:

Sorry, I guess "pump is shot" is a bit vague. Basically, it's not
leaking, but when I turn it on, the motor spins but the water doesn't
go anywhere.

There is nothing inside the pump that would fail due to not having
water other than the seal as others have stated. The impeller doesn't
actually touch anything in there.

Prime the pump and turn it back on. If your feeling really
industrious remove the impellerand replace the disk seal otherwise
watch for leaks and replace it you see any.

The motor bearings are usually what ends the life of these things.
Often the shaft seal starts leaking and is allowed to continue to leak
until it ruins the bearing. We usually replace that seal every couple
years just to be on the safe side in the pool and well pumps.

Steve B.