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<blockquote data-quote="mom_in_training" data-source="post: 74362" data-attributes="member: 2727"><p>Geeze, Mistmouse, I was in the same boat last week. I tried freecycle and had no luck let alone a truck to haul a machine even if I had found one or even the money to call out anybody to look at it. Mine was leaking water from underneath, It started as a slow leak to major. I basically troubleshooted what the causes could be and took the cover off and saw that the Direct Drive Pump had a crack in it, I purchased the part from a local applianve repair store for $40.00, Popped in on and walla (Only took a minute). My machine works even better then it did before. Geeze it took longer just to get the darn casing back onto the frame. Yikes.... Anyway Here is where I read some during my troubleshooting. I looked for ya and I'll copy paste what I did find but will look more. If I find anything else i'll post it for ya.</p><p></p><p>AppliancePartsPros.com I went to the forum to read posts about various washing machine issues but did not buy the part from this site.</p><p></p><p>Here is what I read:</p><p></p><p>I've got an oil leak under the washing machine. Washer works fine. I believe this is a direct drive model. Never been in a washer before, but am a DIYer and ready to give it a try. From what I've read so far, could be coupler or transmission seal. What's best guess and how would I tell. I haven't tore it apart yet. </p><p></p><p>Re: </p><p>First thing to do it take it apart and check.</p><p>If the oil is leaking on top of the transmission then it will get oil in the clutch and will start to cause problems with it spinning.</p><p></p><p>If the oil leak is from the side of the transmission were the coupler is then it could drip oil there for a long time before the washer ever starts acting up.</p><p></p><p>To repair any leak you will have to replace the transmission.</p><p></p><p>This video guide will show you how to get the washer apart.</p><p></p><p>Re:by the way, that is a direct drive washer made by whirlpool for sears.</p><p></p><p>What is an appropriate oil to replace whirlpool transmission oil? I found the plastic gear shredded inside the transmission and the oil is ten years old as well, probably time to replace it.</p><p></p><p>Re: Specific Model #s were posted back to the post above and I have no clue what machine or model # that you have. Just wanted to post this so that you can see that it might be the plastic gear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mom_in_training, post: 74362, member: 2727"] Geeze, Mistmouse, I was in the same boat last week. I tried freecycle and had no luck let alone a truck to haul a machine even if I had found one or even the money to call out anybody to look at it. Mine was leaking water from underneath, It started as a slow leak to major. I basically troubleshooted what the causes could be and took the cover off and saw that the Direct Drive Pump had a crack in it, I purchased the part from a local applianve repair store for $40.00, Popped in on and walla (Only took a minute). My machine works even better then it did before. Geeze it took longer just to get the darn casing back onto the frame. Yikes.... Anyway Here is where I read some during my troubleshooting. I looked for ya and I'll copy paste what I did find but will look more. If I find anything else i'll post it for ya. AppliancePartsPros.com I went to the forum to read posts about various washing machine issues but did not buy the part from this site. Here is what I read: I've got an oil leak under the washing machine. Washer works fine. I believe this is a direct drive model. Never been in a washer before, but am a DIYer and ready to give it a try. From what I've read so far, could be coupler or transmission seal. What's best guess and how would I tell. I haven't tore it apart yet. Re: First thing to do it take it apart and check. If the oil is leaking on top of the transmission then it will get oil in the clutch and will start to cause problems with it spinning. If the oil leak is from the side of the transmission were the coupler is then it could drip oil there for a long time before the washer ever starts acting up. To repair any leak you will have to replace the transmission. This video guide will show you how to get the washer apart. Re:by the way, that is a direct drive washer made by whirlpool for sears. What is an appropriate oil to replace whirlpool transmission oil? I found the plastic gear shredded inside the transmission and the oil is ten years old as well, probably time to replace it. Re: Specific Model #s were posted back to the post above and I have no clue what machine or model # that you have. Just wanted to post this so that you can see that it might be the plastic gear. [/QUOTE]
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