Ge WD03X10020 Gasket Spring OEM Part

Not the first time my 10 year old dishwasher developed a leak. I have learned that the tub gasket gets dirty and the gasket spring gets weak. Cleaning and if needed replacing that solves the problem. In cleaning the tub gasket this time I notice the bottom door seal had separated from the door. It was originally riveted on. This seal is part of the door assembly and not available as a separate part. You need to buy inner door to get a new seal. Not worth it on a 10 year old appliance. BUT, I have learned that it's not needed. I didn't replace mine and it works without leaking!

The job is very straightforward and easy to do- the hardest part was figuring out how the gasket fit into the washer. The directions state the white dot is the upper middle of the washer (right where the door latch is) and that's correct, but be sure to place the gasket so that the white dot is not visible/pointing out. I placed a few small dabs of clear silicone caulk where the gasket seats around the washer- this definitely helped keep it in place. Also, be sure to purchase the gasket spring as well just to plat it safe. I should have also replaced the lower door gasket while I was doing this but didn't order the part...

Changing tub gasket didn’t fix. So removed front cover with help from provided videos and was able to tighten screw on top vent that was not seated. NO LEAKS ! (Was leaking intermittently since new)

New tub gasket, gasket spring, stainless steel screws, washers and nyloc nuts. Dishwasher was leaking at door. Tub seal had a tear so I replaced it and spring. Bottom door seal rivets had corroded and bottom seal was not connected to door. tried dishwasher without bottom door seal and still leaked. Took door completely off and used stainless screws and nuts to attach bottom door seal to door. So far, no more leaks. I think the bottom door seal just works as a breakwater to keep the wash cycle agitation waves from going out lower door. A little bit of work, but no more leaks.

Called GE repair. $250 later and some un-needed parts, still leaking. I read you schematic on-line and saw where the gasket had been torn. Watched one of your videos on gasket replacement, and ordered the parts. They arrived a couple of days later. It took me maybe 15 minutes and 1/10th of what the GE repair cost me. No more leak. I will consult this site for all future GE appliance repairs.