This happens on the earlier pumps we made before June 2007, we use 316ss for the shaft and it was Chinese made, we then switched to a German supplier for a 316TI alloy and the problem is solved. If you send me the pump, we will replace it with a new one. So many small changes have been made that we have to change the entire pump.
Tunze USA
305 Victor St
Austin, TX 78753