| Thread Number: 4100 1968 Whirlpool imperial outer tub leaking |
Post# 95750-11/27/2005-04:14 ||| 68imperial (PENNSYLVANIA) |
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I just aquired a copper color 1968 whirlpool imperial washer and dryer set. The washer needs a new outter tub seal and the 4 tub bolts. Their is a slight rusted section on the bottom of the outter tub. i was wondering if a water proof glue would fix this little problem or will i have to search for a replacement tub. Tom |
Post# 95755-11/27/2005-05:28 ||| Goatfarmer (South Bend Indiana) |
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You can try POR15,but depending on just how rusty it is,the POR might just be a bandage.
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Post# 95761-11/27/2005-06:14 ||| fixerman (Minneapolis) |
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If the rust hole is near a bolt hole, There is a replacement bolt kit with extra large rubber washers. "SealAll" sealant works well for small holes. Could also use plumbers epoxy. |
Post# 95808-11/27/2005-18:17 ||| 68IMPERIAL (PENNSYLVANIA) |
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Hi everybody Thank you for the advice. I will try that and see how it works. I will try to load pictures if i can figure out how to get them to load up. thanks Tom |
Post# 97657-12/10/2005-07:05 ||| kenmore1978 (Los Angeles) |
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What's the latest news? |
Post# 98281-12/14/2005-01:10 ||| 68IMPERIAL (PENNSYLVANIA) |
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Whirlpool success
Hi Everyone I was able to fix the leak and all is well. The machine is back in service. This is an excellent site and i want to say thank you to everyone that was able to help me out. Tom |
Post# 98283-12/14/2005-02:16 ||| SactoTeddyBear (Sacramento, CA) |
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Re: Inquiring or Wondering Minds:
Hi! 68IMPERIAL, would like to know which suggested way of trying to do your Repair was your decision, that worked for you?
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Repair method
HI The repair method I used was to replace the tub bolts, used an epoxy sealant to seal the small rust hole in the outer tub,and also I replaced the center tub gasket just to be on the safe side. This is a really impressive washer. Thank you for the inquiry. |