I ran across the same issue with the sealed unit pump / motor assembly.
Just didn't make sense to repair when the dishwasher could be replaced
for not much more... although I wish I had spent a few extra dollars
beyond that and purchased a quieter unit...
> I don't know if you'll be able to do that. When the seals started leaking on
> my last dishwasher, I tried to pull the motor and pump. Turns out they are
> an "integrated part" - non-serviceable. I had to replace the entire motor
> assembly. That cost just over $100 for the part alone. So when it went
> the 2nd time, I opted to replace the unit. The new dishwasher only cost
> me about $160. So if your washer is => 10yrs old, you might just want to
> think about a new one.
>
> John
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