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Sumold  
#1 Posted : Friday, March 18, 2011 12:38:13 PM(UTC)
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Found puddle on floor after dishwashing. Removed front cover near floor on front of DW. Water dripping from center of unit. What am I getting into if I want to do the repair?
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denman  
#2 Posted : Saturday, March 19, 2011 3:44:16 AM(UTC)
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Here is a manual which should help with the repair or at least help you decide if you want to tackle it.
http://frigidaireservicetips.com/pdfs/462_8.pdf

First you have to find out where the actual leak is.
A good flashlight and a small mirror come in handy here. An ideal mirror is the type mechanics etc. use, it is a mirror mounted on an expendable handle.
You could attach a small mirror to a piece of doweling.
Often where it is dripping from is not where the actual leak is.
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#3 Posted : Saturday, March 19, 2011 4:00:07 AM(UTC)
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Thanx Denman for the links. Will ck things out.
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#4 Posted : Saturday, March 19, 2011 9:13:17 AM(UTC)
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Hi Denman!!! Did the deed!!! Removed DW from undercounter. Noticed that the motor bracket was rusted. Removed 2 screws and took off the bracket. Was able to pull by hand the motor exposing the 2 O rings. Both rings were very flat looking. I found no other areas on the bottom of the DW that looked like they had a leak or had been leaking. What do you think???

Questions- if I replace the rings will I just have to follow the process described above in reverse? Or will it be a more pressue type fit because the rings are new? If so do I need some type of lubercation?
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#5 Posted : Saturday, March 19, 2011 9:48:25 AM(UTC)
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[COLOR="DarkRed"]What do you think???[/COLOR]
Sounds like you found it

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Questions- if I replace the rings will I just have to follow the process described above in reverse? Or will it be a more pressue type fit because the rings are new?[/COLOR]
Yes to both but should not be a huge problem.

[COLOR="DarkRed"]If so do I need some type of lubercation?[/COLOR]
I always put a light coating of grease on O-rings, seals etc, when doing any plumbing. They go in easier and have less tendency to grab and twist. Also when I have to take it apart 5 years from now it is easier as the scale does not stick to them. I use white lithium grease as it has good temperature resistance and is white so I do not get all dirty but just about any grease will do. Margarine works in a pinch.
Clean where they fit into and also give that area a light coating.
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#6 Posted : Saturday, March 19, 2011 11:26:28 AM(UTC)
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Hi!!! I will order the rings. Luv white lithium me ownself!! Upon arrival, I will lube things up, replace the parts and reinstall the DW. Thank you for your good resources and assistance.:D
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#7 Posted : Sunday, March 20, 2011 3:33:26 AM(UTC)
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Good luck with it.

Since you have to pull it apart you might as well open the pump up and clean/check it.
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#8 Posted : Thursday, March 31, 2011 4:11:53 AM(UTC)
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All went well with the reinstall after I replaced the rings. Per your suggestion I ck'd the pump and did find debris. Again, thank you for your input and helpful links!!!!:D
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