I have a GE Potscrubber 650 dishwasher. I'm not sure how old it is. Two nights ago, I ran the dishwasher and in the morning I noticed a puddle on the floor. I removed the lower front panel and looked underneath with a flashlight. I saw water dripping from the motor. As the day went on, the drip got less and less. This morning I ran it again to see what would happen. It continued to drip, but became more after I cancelled the cycle.

This morning I turned off the power and shut off the water, then removed the dishwasher from its space. I tipped it over on its front to get a better look at the bottom. When I did this, I heard a good amount of water slaushing around. Even though there was no water visible inside the machine.

After inspecting the bottom, it seems that the water is coming from a white piece of plastic that connects the motor and drain hose together. Here is a link to an image I found. http://www.rcappliancepartsimag...es/00000598/00181477.jpg


I'm not really sure what to do. I'd like to fix this myself if possible. The motor itself seems to still be running fine, but the leak is pretty bad. Do I need to replace this part? Could it just be an o-ring? What should I do?

Do you think I would have to replace the whole pump since the housing is attached?

I didn't find any cracks. On the top of the houseing (according to picture) where the motor shaft extends to, I found a piece of plastic wrapped around the shaft end. I also found a piece of glass and a piece of gunk stuck in that grate. Perhaps the plastic partially jammed up the motor, causing it to overheat and damage the housing... just a thought. To replace a $150 part on an old washer, maybe it's better to replace it at this point. What are your thoughts/suggestions moving forward?

Based on the serial number, it appears to have been manufactured in 1983 or 1995, and I would guess the latter. So, 15 years is a decent run. Would you recommend any particular brands and models for a new washer?

Thanks for all your help. I really wish this was a cheap fix, but it just doesn't seem that way. Which is too bad, since the motor itself works just fine. Thanks again.