Could it be an overtightened hoseclamp?


"ooha" wrote in message
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Sorry for not mentioning the model # -
It is SM 9710803-A
I did check the leak area by wrapping paper towel at all the three "water
connections under the unit". The connection from the "washing container"
to
the water pump showed the leak. The connection from the pump to the outlet
tube did not show the leak either at the pump end or the outlet tube end.
This leak happens only when the pump kicks in after the wash cycle. The
leak
is less when the pump kicks in after the rinse cycle.
From the replies so far- it appear that the pump is leaking at the inlet
end?
Are you saying that the pump needs replacement?
Thanks for your patient replies.
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ooha wrote:

The Kenmore (elite) washer has been leaking at the end of the wash
cycle
and
at the end of the rinse cycle(s). The leak is from either the washer
bottom
to the pump or the pump to the. I placed dry paper towels around these
two
joints and determined that the entry to the pump is leaking.

I have checked all the hoses and removed and reconnected them after
cleaning
some of the white sludge. No improvement.

Any ideas?
look at it again, bet its the pump shaft seal that is leaking.. used to
be able to service the pump seals about 35 yrs. ago,, now you have to
replace the whole pump... take the pump off and if you find a rust mark
or a water leak mark on it then its the pump leaking....