Thread Number: 16524
Maytag A606 Leaking... |
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Post# 273907 , Reply# 1   4/5/2008 at 14:34 (5,862 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 273910 , Reply# 2   4/5/2008 at 14:48 (5,862 days old) by julia ()   |   | |
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Thank you. I will try that. Just as soon as I get out to buy some "liquid wrench". :) I appreciate the suggestion. Thank you very much. |
Post# 274826 , Reply# 4   4/12/2008 at 11:35 (5,855 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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There is a jet spray nozel that is on the left side in the top as you raise the lid.Inside the black"sock"is a plastic cone shaped cylinder.Both the cylinder and its rubber sock need to be replaced every 5 years.Otherwise,the rubber sock streatches from water presure and leaks as the washer fills during wash and rinse cycles.This is one of the reasons people replace their old models thinking the leak is more serious than it realy is.
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Post# 274854 , Reply# 5   4/12/2008 at 17:01 (5,855 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Another idea would be that you may need to clean the tub cover band gasket. Sometimes on the older units, the top of the inner tub collects moisture between the silver band and gasket and the upper edge of the tub and get rust/corrosion. Clean/inspect this and remount the ring/gasket. The injector comes in three pieces. Sleeve P/N 22213057 Valve P/N 216201 Nozzle P/N 213015 Sometimes the hose from the injector to the tub cover gets old and hard and leaks right at the tub cover. Injector tube P/N 206154 Good luck! |
Post# 275904 , Reply# 7   4/18/2008 at 18:31 (5,849 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 275908 , Reply# 8   4/18/2008 at 19:30 (5,849 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Must be careful handling the band. Replacement tub-top seals are available, but IIRC the band has been discontinued except for "old" stock that may be around. I've changed a seal. Tricky points are getting the top part of the tub positioned nicely, and getting the band tight enough (it must be QUITE tight). |
Post# 275914 , Reply# 9   4/18/2008 at 21:17 (5,849 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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According to the 06 Models service manual circa 1972... Pg.3-27 & 3-28 Removal: 1. Remove water injector hose from the tub cover. 2. Loosen the two tension bolts on tub clamp and remove clamp. It is not necessary to remove the tension bolts. 3. Lift tub cover & gasket from outer tub. 4. NOTE: When reassembling tub cover and gasket be sure that the trianguar rubber gasket is not twisted - all sides of the gasket are equal and it will make no difference which side is placed between the tub and tub cover. If a new gasket is not used, be sure old gasket is thoroughly cleaned before it is replaced. Wet the gasket before positioning between tub cover and outer tub. Tub Cover Adjustment: With the tub cover in position, place fingers between it and the top cover. Tighten clamps just enough to hold tub cover in place prior to final adjustment. There should be 1/16 to 1/4" vertical clearance between tub cover and top cover. When making final adjustment the tub cover should be: 1. Adjusted as high as possible just so the tub cover does not contact the inner lip of the top cover opening or contact the injector hose. 2. On models using the lid unbalance mechanism be sure the tub cover is raised high enough to provide engagement between tub cover bracket and unbalance arm. The bracket should be centered and square to the back of the tub. When tub cover is adjusted correctly, tighten the tub clamps. (*On a personal note, I advise you make sure that the band clamp is both sitting on the gasket properly AND also engaging the flange on the outer tub cover as well. The part number for the gasket is 211232 and is still available for around 10-15 bucks) According to the gospel of Newton, Amen! ;) RCD |