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[Darrell]

I have a 20yr old whirlpool stylemaster.

It goes through the cycles fine, except it won't spin.

I hear a humming groaning noise when it is suppose to spin but it doesn't.

The water drains and it will go through the rest of the cycle.

I looked at the bottom and it appears that there is some oil coming from the 'transmission'.
Is that the transmission? What do I need to fix it?
Here is a picture of it.

[Darrell]

Here is the model number LA5580XTW1

finally found it!

[Derik]

In your picture it shows your part number directly below were it says fsp, on bottom of gearcase! Or you can take gearcase apart and figure out what failed in the trans itself ,but can be time consuming and if you cant find transmission gut parts to replace them the transmission as a whole can be expensive and i dont know that its worth it with the age of washer!!! I would check for deals on new washers honestly!

ill look up that model to se if i can help

[Derik]

Trans part # 3360629 just under 200bucks

[Darrell]

GREAT! There is a washing machine "used parts store" close by, I may check out and see if they have one I can get.

I also looked at my Kenmore series 80 and it uses the SAME transmission part, is that correct?

[Derik]

idk whats the model #

[Darrell]

It's a Kenmore 80 series serial number CH0269054 model number 110.28812790

[jumptrout]

Part number: AP3043580

This should do it.

[Derik]

if its not spinng and moaning probally needs more than just seal kit dont you think???

[RegUS_PatOff]

... It goes through the cycles fine, except it won't spin.
... There is a washing machine "used parts store" close by

could also be a bad Timer ($120), but would need some electrical testing ..
OR last day of (this month's) SALE 2/09/2012 - 2/19/2012
Washer or Dryer $ 298 ea w/ free delivery & haul away
http://appliantology...d-washer-dryer/

[Darrell]

are the transmissions compatable?

[jumptrout]

if its not spinng and moaning probally needs more than just seal kit dont you think???

Yep. Probably needs timer like Reg said.

My seal kit suggestion was in response to this question.

I looked at the bottom and it appears that there is some oil coming from the 'transmission'.
Is that the transmission? What do I need to fix it?

[Derik]

Good point just assumed tranny with the oil leaking and groaning sound but after reading again and the humming sound specified id test it and run a jumper wire to make timer work and run that old money pit till it dies

Edited by Derik, 19 February 2012 - 03:56 PM.

[kdog]

It's a Kenmore 80 series serial number CH0269054 model number 110.28812790

Here is the model number LA5580XTW1

finally found it!

Which is it ?

[jumptrout]

Kdog...me thinks he found a tranny from another machine.
But I am with you,this one is getting hard to follow.

[Darrell]

Yes hard to follow, let me explain.

My original problem was with the whirlpool in the first post.

Conclusion was the transmission was gone.

I ALSO have a Kenmore series 80, something else was broken on that a relay part that wouldn't let it drain.

SO.... I looked at them both and found that they both use the SAME transmission!

I just finished snatching the good one out of the Kenmore and putting it in the Whirlpool and now my Whirlpool works perfectly!

I used a lot of resources on this site and the parts finder helped a LOT! Plus the video of changing out the transmission.

I just saved myself a bunch o money and now my wife is dissappointed we are not getting a new washer.

Maybe next time!

[Derik]

That's awesome !!! Free fix is the best fix!