Hotpoint Drum / Tub replacement

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Have a reasonably new Washing Machine .... and bearing is on its way out on the drum.
Groaning badly if you rotate by hand and very noisy on spin ......(no shaking or vibration of the machine though)
It's a Hotpoint WMUD962 Ultima
Local repair guys (who are trustworthy & honest) advised on this model bearing is on inner drum and there is a sealed outer nylon drum - bearing can't be replaced. (great design idea)
Needs a new drum tub, £140 from Hotpoint.

Found new one at £90 ..... comes complete with heater.

Anybody changed one of theses drums .... any tips/hints.
 
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Yes, don't do it. Unless you've done it a few times and know what you're doing, it's a swine of a job and involves dismantling most of the machine.
 
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Drum was 50% of cost that dealer wanted to charge (Hotpoint retail price) much cheaper and free postage via eBay

Recommend APPLIANCEMERRYGOROUND good service

In the end decided to do the job myslef ... was 2.5 Hrs of fun ....... I found a video on-line of how to change a drum..... gave some clues. Biggest issue was the videos all showed the front being removed and drum out that way.
Front is welded on for this model .... Had to come out through the top ..... heavy with bottom weight attached - but could not remove that until drum was out. Scews not accessible untill drum removed.

Refitting all was quick enough.

Hardest part was trying to figure out how to get door latch off .... all videos show it is fitted by 2 screws - no screws on this version - took some fun to remove.
 

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