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Thread Number: 37916
GE TL Washer sump leak |
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Post# 563760 12/17/2011 at 18:15 (4,506 days old) by spinspeed  (Far North New South Wales Australia (originally London UK)) |
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Hi Guys, I just picked up an old GE top load washer from EBay in Sydney yesterday. It is a great old machine but when I connected it up it was leaking badly from where the sump enters the outer tub at the bottom. On close inspection there was some rust and a small hole. I have patched the hole and used loads of silicone to try and seal it. I tried it again this morning, still leaks a little.
I was wondering if it would be worth taking the wash tub out and try to seal from inside. How difficult would this be? Any advice would really be appreciated. I would love to get this old girl up and running in my ever expanding laundry room Some pictures to follow Cheers Simon | ||
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Post# 563813 , Reply# 2 12/17/2011 at 22:56 (4,506 days old) by spinspeed (Far North New South Wales Australia (originally London UK)) |
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Post# 563814 , Reply# 3 12/17/2011 at 22:59 (4,506 days old) by spinspeed (Far North New South Wales Australia (originally London UK)) |
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Post# 563815 , Reply# 4 12/17/2011 at 23:00 (4,506 days old) by spinspeed (Far North New South Wales Australia (originally London UK)) |
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Post# 563821 , Reply# 5 12/17/2011 at 23:35 (4,506 days old) by spinspeed (Far North New South Wales Australia (originally London UK)) |
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| Post# 563824 , Reply# 6 12/17/2011 at 23:56 (4,506 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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3 bolts the 3 bolts are under a plastic cover that snaps onto the washbasket hub-this plastic cover is sometimes called"agitator bearing"since the lower part of the agitator rides on it. | ||
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Post# 563825 , Reply# 7 12/18/2011 at 00:00 (4,506 days old) by spinspeed (Far North New South Wales Australia (originally London UK)) |
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Post# 563826 , Reply# 8 12/18/2011 at 00:14 (4,506 days old) by spinspeed (Far North New South Wales Australia (originally London UK)) |
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Post# 563838 , Reply# 9 12/18/2011 at 02:19 (4,505 days old) by spinspeed (Far North New South Wales Australia (originally London UK)) |
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basket removal | ||
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Post# 564023 , Reply# 10 12/19/2011 at 03:11 (4,504 days old) by spinspeed (Far North New South Wales Australia (originally London UK)) |
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More advice needed re repair to GE filter flo washer
I finally managed to get the wash basket out. Two bolts came out relatively easily the third was an absolute bitch and I ended up obliterating the bolt head but at least got it out. Notsure where I can get a replacement bolt, any ideas?
I have sprayed the rusty areas with this stuff that is supposed to make the rusty bits go really hard. I am not quite sure of the best way to patch up around where the sump enters the tub and there is also another small hole near to another outlet in the bottom, not too sure what that one is for. Would covering the whole area with a thick coat of silicon fix the leaks? Any and all advice greatly appreciated. 
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Post# 564024 , Reply# 11 12/19/2011 at 03:14 (4,504 days old) by spinspeed (Far North New South Wales Australia (originally London UK)) |
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