Ge WD18X213 Inlet Sump OEM Part

Replaced with a new Inlet Sump [WD18X213]. It was a little tedious, attaching the Inlet Sump, back to the pump, because I did the job with the dishwasher in place (not pulled out). My dishwasher was plumbed with copper pipe, so I really didn't want to upset that. Also, I had previously replaced the motor and the pump in this dishwasher, so I was familiar with how the Inlet Sump attached to the pump. Again, it's very tight working under the unit while it is still in place, and I wouldn't recommend it to someone that had never been on the underside of their dishwasher. I actually pushed the bottom of the new Inlet Sump (with clamp in place), through from inside the tub. Then I seated it in the groove in the bottom of the tub, and replaced the grid panels that had been removed to access the Inlet Sump. Once I had the top portion in place, I reached under, and around behind the pump and worked the Inlet Sump onto the opening on the back of the pump. Once in place, I tightened the clamp which holds the two parts together. It is important that you have the clamp in a position, which allows you to get to it with a nut driver or small ratchet. I found that the best position for this is to have the tightening bolt at the bottom of the Inlet Sump, with the head of the bolt to the right. In this position, there is just enough room to get your hand under the unit, and access the bolt from the right side, with a nut driver. Again, a bit on the difficult task, due to my particular circumstances, but this job would be a piece of cake, for someone that could easily pull the dishwasher from under the counter and lay it on its side. By the way, my new Inlet Sump arrived very fast ! Thanks......

Replace inlet sump

I started off replacing the motor assembly as I was told by a plumber that that was the source of the leak. I was dismayed when the leaking continued after installing the new motor assembly. I noticed water seemed to be leaking out of the junction of the inlet sump and the motor assembly, so I took a chance and ordered a replacement inlet sump. Once I replaced that, the leaking stopped.

Replaced above parts.

Initially the water was coming from the pump coupling so I replaced that. After I had everything all put back together for a trial run I then had a new leak from the inlet sump. The rubber on the inlet sump (and the pump coupling for that matter) had gotten thin. In hindsight, I should have just replaced both pieces at the same time since the amount of extra work to replace both at the same time would have been minimal. I must give kudos to the AppliancePartsPros.com folks for an excellent website, the first-rate repair videos, fast shipping and just an overall high quality service experience. This is the first place I check for parts and repair tips and I have not been disappointed.