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There is a loud grinding noise as soon as the motor starts. Also there is water dripping around the motor underneith. Not heavy but a constant drip. Any suggestions?

[Gene]

Most likely the pump seals are leaking.

If the motor bearing is not rusted yet, you can fix it by installing a new impeller kit.

If the motor bearing is already rusted, you have to replace the whole pump & motor assembly.

In both cases the pump & motor assembly has to be removed from the dishwasher but you do not need to remove the dishwasher from the cabinet.

If you are going to fix the old pump - the gasket around the pump housing has to be replaced too. You do not have to order it if you replace the whole pump & motor assembly - it's included.

- The part number for the impeller kit is AP3115180

- The part number for the housing gasket is AP2908993

- The part number for the pump & motor assembly is AP3776341

Here are the break down diagrams for the Kitchen Aid dishwasher Model KUDM24SEBL1

Gene.

[RSC]

Gene...Thank you for your reply. I was able to get down to the impeller and found it severely broken. I may have located the impeller kit locally and will see if that does the fix. If not I will order the complete motor unit from Appliance Parts Pro. Again, thank you for your reply.
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[richappy]

I would run the dishwasher to see if the motor bearings are bad. If they are, new motor time, if not, I have used a sharp wood chisel on the old impeller to bust it out. Post results.