Hotpoint WF740 - Major Leaking

[tchandlerk]

Hi, Thanks for reply,
Nice idea i'll give it a go,
Cheers

 

[tchandlerk]

Ah man that was tough tieing them cable ties

But I managed to do it
Exactly what you said and it worked

Thanks again man, appreciate the help, Cheers

 

[tchandlerk]

Hey guys, only me again

The belt came off again

I noticed that the drum casing has got gaps in (under the red lines on my pics) which the belt slips into (like the last pic).

Am I right in thinking these are not meant to be there?
Looks like the belt has engraved the case?

Just wondering if them gaps are not meant to be there, can I fill them?

Thanks for any info

 

[rocks1]

Oh dear , is it noisy cos your bearings have gone hence causing the belt to come off. And it's cutting into the drum.

 

[tchandlerk]

Hey, thanks for reply,

Oh no I was hoping you wasn't going to say that, looks like a difficult job

If I replace the bearings will the belt stay centered? So I won't need to fill gaps in?

 

[rocks1]

It looks like a welded tank and the bearings can't be replace. Drum is about 80.00. Call hotpoint all in charge parts and labour. 105.00.

 

[tchandlerk]

Ahhh great, I hope not.
It's going from bad to worse
Is it definitely welded?
Do you know how I can check?
Thanks

 

[rocks1]

Is there 17 bolts round the middle of the drum. If no its welded , if yes then it's a split drum and rear half will cost about 50.00.

 

[tchandlerk]

Ok thanks,
I'll start taking it apart

 

[rocks1]

You only need to remove the lid it will hit you in the face , look and the middle of the drum.

 

[tchandlerk]

I've still not attempted to fix washing maching.
Been busy with college, but only got 1 week left so I can get on with my DIY jobs

I had a quick look at it and it looks like it has got bolts all around the drum, so fingers crossed I'll be able to fix it.

Fed up of handwashing now

 

[tchandlerk]

Hey guys, never got round to fixing it and after 9 months of hand washing decided to just get a new one which is being delivered tomorrow

Taking my old washing machine apart certainly made it easier to take down 4 lots of stairs

Anyway just wanted to say thanks alot for all your help and I hope I dont have any problems with my new machine any time soon

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• tchandlerk
• 3 Jan 2013
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