Removal of CH pump motor head

Sep 29, 2009 2 Replies

I need to remove the motor head of one of the central heating circulator pumps at home.


The pump is a WILO Star RS25/7



I have removed the two screws that attach the head to the body but the two parts are still firmly attached to each other.


I have put WD-40 and other similar sprays that are supposed to help with stuck parts.


I have used a flat bit screwdriver in between the two parts at the corners.


I have not tried light hammering or other more forceful measures for fear of damaging the pump or the piping around it.


What should I try?



For the other two, smaller, Wilo pumps in the house, after removing the two screws the head came out relatively easily.


Thanks,


Antonio


Make sure there are not 4 screws retaining the head.

Striking fairly hard with a rubber mallet or placing a piece of wood on it and hitting with a hammer will usually dislodge a stubborn pump head.

A gentle tap on the side with a soft mallet will probably do the trick.

Buy WHY do you want to remove it?

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