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[plsbcheap]

From the picture of "The Ring of Sling" you haven't lost enough oil to worry about adding anymore, (unless there was a large amound on the floor under the machine). Oil is filled up to the edge of the lower transmission case.

Budget, Now that you can see my oil level would you add any oil? and if so what kind? Notice I used my flashlight to try and show the level. It looks like it is 3/8" to 1/2" lower than the edge to me. The second picture shows it a little fuller because the tranny is leaning slightly to the right.

[Budget Appliance Repair]

Looks to me to be at the most, maybe a 1/4" low to me, personally I wouldn't worry about it, the oil gets churned/splashed around from the moving parts, (A full transmission the oil will be level to case split).

These transmissions are pretty sturdy and my personal opinion is that you could probably run it completely empty of oil and it would most likely last a year or two.

[plsbcheap]

Okay,finally I am ready to reinstall everything tomorrow. If you knew me you would know that I do more than what is probably needed in a repair. I decided tonight to wash my inside cabinet "ring of sling" off and then under tub/basket metal frame so that no sign of oil remains and if I have any problems maybe I can see where it comes from.

In addition I HATE how dirty my tub looks so I took out the inner metal tub and plan to pressure wash out the scum from the inside and out side of the tubs. In this picture you will see crazy looking dirt scum... I mean are we just filthier than everyone else or is this normal???? I have never seen anyone elses pictures showing this kind of crazy nastiness. yuck.


2nd question: I feel like I am over analyzing this but wondering should I also replace the seals in the top of the tube? Can anyone verify from these picture that I have no leaks and these seals looks normal?




3rd, Is the tub rust in the bottom of the tub neck normal too? And the 2nd picture you can see down in my tub hole from the top. I don't actually think water is going down the tub center. I don't see where water or rust has been down the top or up from the bottom.




Any concerns before I throw it all back together with my new transmission seal and clutch? Should I pull out the tube with the brake and everything else to inspect before sliding the transmission back in? Any final advice will be greatly appreciated!! I actually hope that all my pictures will help someone else down the road....
thanks,

[plsbcheap]

another weird thing is that I can hear water swishing around in the metal spin tub after I pulled it out. Where is that water? Is it between the metal spin but walls somehow?

[DADoESTX]

The gook you see is pretty much normal. Worse than some I've seen, but "normal." Is there a lot of cold-water washing going on at your house, liquid detergent, and heavy fabric softener use?

The water sloshing in your spin basket is sealed in the balance ring at the top. Do not try to drain the ring by drilling holes in it, LOL.

[plsbcheap]

DADoESTX you are dead on!! The wife washing in cold alot, liquid detergent and lots of liquid fabric softener!!!. So does not using a lot of hot water keep the softners and detergents from disolving well and washing out of the tub? I washed my tubs out with my pressure washer and they look new.



I did go ahead and fill my oil up. It took about 5 or 6 oz. Then after putting in all my new seals I used some Permatex silicone I had on hand.





Then inspected my brakes. everything looks good to me now...


I'll put it all back together tomorrow....

[Derik]

Looks as if you did a awesome job!!! Keepin the direct drive washer alive, very good choice and highly doubtful you'll ever regret it!!! Domo

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

plsbcheap, for your beautiful pics and excellent photo documentation for your walk through the belly of this beast from one end all the way to the other, you have earned a promotion to Merit Apprentice Appliantologist together with all the rights and privileges thereof.

Kanpai!

[RegUS_PatOff]

.... plsbcheap, for your beautiful pics and excellent photo documentation

reminds me of a PM I sent to you March 9 th

[plsbcheap]

I am EXTREMELY grateful for all the help guys. RegUS PatOff and Kdog and Budget (especially you guys). I could have finished the project much faster if it were not for my A/C problems, siding replacement project on my son's house, new sliding back door (his house), new laminate floor (his house), taxes, Lacrosse, Soccer, Jr/Sr PROM....etc. Oh and my job that pays me.. :-)

This was a learning experience and enjoyable with the great helps. Thank you Samurai for the promo. Flattering :-)
Blessings,
Plsbcheap

[plsbcheap]

checking in with all my experts. Question for anyone who knows the whirlpool direct drive washer's well. I had two pieces left over in my little container that I left all my screws and bolts in. Maybe? they did not come off this washer? I have looked at the complete parts list that RegUS_PatOff sent me and do not see this. Again, I have two of them, does ANYONE have any ideas as to what they are and where they go?

thanks, now that I'm finished with it I must fix my son's washer. It is an older kenmore I think. I have been using it for about three months. It washes better, spins the clothes almost dry but it is shaking like crazy in spin (like a motor mount is broken) and it is slinging grease on my wall. (I don't have a back on this old washer.) I'll start a post when I get it on its back and start looking at it. Any help on this picture is appreciated. 22 bullet is only for sizing....
thanks,

[Budget Appliance Repair]

Doesn't look like anything I recognize.

Maybe part ref# 27 in the controls and rear panels picture, (the No Longer Available wire harness retainer)?

[plsbcheap]

Budget,
Naw, I don't think so since it does not have a screw that goes through it....Just that little pointed end that looks like it pops into a hole.

[certified tech group 51]

That plastic piece is to hold the sound deadening panel at the bottom of the unit.........Push the panel in place, insert the point part up into a slot in the base and push to the rear...Round holes towards the front....slots located on the left and right sides, near the front ....2 pieces total...............found P/N 3976276...N.L.A. at Sears but out of stock at repairclinic.....

Edited by certified tech group 51, 01 July 2012 - 11:14 AM.

[nickfixit]

Could one of you provide the part number for the 6 pad clutch. This guy is doing a great job, and I think he would get better performance out of the 6 pad clutch instead of the 3 pad.

Nick

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

Here's the heavy duty clutch housing ==> http://www.repaircli.../8299642/831493

And here's the 6-pad clutch band ==> http://www.repaircli.../3951993/547692