Short version:
On a Kenmore dishwasher, is it possible that water could be leaking from one of the holes in the edge of the tub that holds the clips that hold the tub gasket in place? If so would there be any harm in just putting some polyseamseal behind the gasket over the hole to seal it?
Long version:
I have a Kenmore dishwasher that had developed a serious leak predominantly on one side. Suspecting the water inlet valve I pulled the dishwasher out and determined that the problem was the baffle seal and the tub gasket - I could actually see the water spitting out with the lower front panel removed. I replaced the seal and gasket and put everything back together confident that it was OK, only to find out that it was still leaking, but only a little and on the opposite side from the serious leak.
I pulled the panel off again so I could see the bottom egde of the tub. There were no leaks from around the baffle seal but water would sometimes run and drip from behind the edge of the tub, but there don't seem to be any joints or connections in the area - I verified this when I pulled the dishwasher out again. I did see some evidence of a possible leak from the hole in the tub that takes one of the clips that hold the tub gasket in place though it seems to be sealed from inside by the gasket. I am tempted to just put some polyseamseal under the gasket to totally seal the hole. Any reason why this might be a bad idea? Any other comments?
Thanks John