Thread Number: 58642
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Whirlpool DU3003XL0 Dishwasher won't quit leaking |
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Post# 811987   3/2/2015 at 14:56 (3,335 days old) by mytechtime ()   |   | |
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I've replaced the drain impeller seal and the tub seal and it still leaks from the impeller seal. Anybody have advice on how to get the seal to seat correctly? |
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Post# 812172 , Reply# 3   3/3/2015 at 15:26 (3,334 days old) by Murando531 (Augusta, Georgia - US)   |   | |
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Just out of curiosity, are you testing it with water before or after bolting the impellers completely down? I ran into this problem replacing the tub seal in my GU940. I would seat the seal perfectly, had coated it with dish soap and the whole bit, and as soon as I put a cup of water in, it would dribble out straight over the motor. It wasn't until I realized that the impeller bolt pushes the drain impellers seal against the tub seal that I didn't have a drop leak out.
You may have this under wraps already, and if so I'm not sure about why it would be leaking with the new seal, but I figured I'd just throw that out there in case it was any help at all. |
Post# 812194 , Reply# 4   3/3/2015 at 19:00 (3,334 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Hi , I assume that your leak is around the shaft seal, If so it is very important when rebuilding pumps like this that the replacement drain impeller slides easily up and down on the motor shaft, this usually means sanding or filing all rust off the shaft. It is also imperative that the new bellow seal is very carefully installed in the lower pump housing WITHOUT damaging it.
Even tough these pumps can usually be successfully rebuilt it is not always possible, generally WP suggested just replacing the complete pump and motor assembly when problems occurred.
John L. |
Post# 814806 , Reply# 5   3/19/2015 at 18:20 (3,318 days old) by mytechtime ()   |   | |
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I ordered a used pump (I would get a new one but I'm poor people), and it's guaranteed to work. Hopefully I can get this dishwasher to work, as it is really nice. |
Post# 814808 , Reply# 6   3/19/2015 at 18:24 (3,318 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 815020 , Reply# 7   3/21/2015 at 13:12 (3,317 days old) by mytechtime ()   |   | |
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I installed the "new" pump today, and guess what? IT LEAKS TOO From the drain impeller seal, of course. Seller is getting a piece of my mind. |
Post# 815449 , Reply# 8   3/23/2015 at 22:10 (3,314 days old) by mytechtime ()   |   | |
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Well, I couldn't get it to stop leaking at all. If anybody wants to send a replacement pump... do it! So, I did the only thing a logical person would do: I got another!
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Post# 815450 , Reply# 9   3/23/2015 at 22:17 (3,314 days old) by mytechtime ()   |   | |
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Post# 816190 , Reply# 10   3/28/2015 at 01:17 (3,310 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 867524 , Reply# 11   2/16/2016 at 21:38 (2,984 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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I saw the full cycle. I really enjoy the sounds of your dishwasher. I also heard dogs barking. "Wuff wuff wuff wuff wuff!" I think your dogs enjoy the company of your dishwasher! |
Post# 868941 , Reply# 13   2/24/2016 at 22:19 (2,976 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 870332 , Reply# 14   3/3/2016 at 14:56 (2,968 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 870605 , Reply# 15   3/5/2016 at 02:26 (2,967 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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