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Post# 381234   9/24/2009 at 14:50 (5,320 days old) by bobbyderegis (Boston)        

Hi All:
Any tips on the install of a new outer tub top gasket? Is it cemented to the outer tub? I know it press seals against the top cover. This procedure is not covered in the GE manual. If I put this baby into spin with a full load there will be a flash flood.
Bobby in Boston





Post# 381245 , Reply# 1   9/24/2009 at 15:49 (5,320 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)        

Hey Bobby,

The top tub gasket has a groove in it that fits into the top lip of the outer tub....no glue or cement is needed.


Post# 381246 , Reply# 2   9/24/2009 at 15:51 (5,320 days old) by bobbyderegis (Boston)        

Thanks John!
Did you figure out I got a new toy? Gotta do dinner soon!
Bobby in Boston


Post# 381247 , Reply# 3   9/24/2009 at 15:53 (5,320 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)        

any pics?????

Dinner whenever you say.


Post# 381254 , Reply# 4   9/24/2009 at 16:53 (5,320 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Hi Bobby! Hi John!--a flash flood like this??? ;'D;'

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Such fun.

Post# 381722 , Reply# 5   9/27/2009 at 14:53 (5,317 days old) by bobbyderegis (Boston)        

Yikes, Mickeyd!
OK, next stupid question. I got the new gasket on, but when I close the top the back pops off the rear clips. Do I need to sit on the damn thing, or should I put some heat on the gasket (warm hair dryer) to soften it? I also notice the original gasket has some material that looks like white grease on the gasket where the lid switch arm crosses it. What is this stuff, and where do I get it?
Bobby in Boston


Post# 381730 , Reply# 6   9/27/2009 at 15:16 (5,317 days old) by bobbyderegis (Boston)        

Here is a pic of where the stuff was. It must have acted as a sealer and lubricant so the arm would be able to turn and still stay water tight.
Bobby in Boston


Post# 381732 , Reply# 7   9/27/2009 at 15:23 (5,317 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Thats just white lithium grease.....hardware or auto parts store should carry it, not a sealant, vaseline should work just as well, just lubricates the shaft.....

also the new seal is really plumped up, thats what causing you to have a hard time getting the top on, and sometimes I had to get on top with all my 98 lbs...lol...and push on all four points till they snapped, but thats what you want a TIGHT seal....


Post# 381741 , Reply# 8   9/27/2009 at 15:40 (5,317 days old) by bobbyderegis (Boston)        

Thanks Yogi!
At 180 lbs., I'll probably go right thru the lid!
Bobby in Boston



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