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Question on rebuilding a Maytag. |
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Post# 486803   1/6/2011 at 16:38 (4,829 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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A friend of mine has a Maytag A408 with a leaking center seal. I've got the parts to replace the seal. I also have the parts to replace the spin bearing. If the seal leaks, is it necessary to replace the spin bearing or is it a good idea at all if it doesn't sound like a freight train during spin? If I'm replacing the seal and bearing, as covered in Redcarpetdrew's post, would it be that much more work (or a good idea) to pull the transmission, open it up, replace the O-ring and change the oil just as a precaution?
Should I do all this work or just stick with the seal? Dave |
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Post# 487983 , Reply# 2   1/10/2011 at 15:49 (4,825 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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If the spin bearing on a Maytag is quiet and the center seal is leaking water, should I just replace the seal and give the bearing some Zoom Spout, or should I replace the spin bearing? The washer is in regular, but light, use (not part of a collection) in a 1-person household and has been leaking for a few months.
Dave |
Post# 488022 , Reply# 3   1/10/2011 at 18:19 (4,825 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 488097 , Reply# 4   1/10/2011 at 21:43 (4,825 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 489233 , Reply# 5   1/15/2011 at 22:35 (4,820 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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I think the seal beneath the tub clamp was leaking. There's a fair bit of staining indicative of water leaks down the outside of the outer tub. Also, the tub clamp screws were so rusty that I had to cut one to get the tub clamp off (after breaking my screwdriver trying to turn it). Anyone know what the specs on the tub clamp screws happen to be?
Aside from the tub clamp's rusted screws, everything else is going okay. The old tub seal is out and the new one is in. The inner tub is back in and it's properly alligned. Now I just need screws to finish the job, Dave |
Post# 489331 , Reply# 6   1/16/2011 at 13:38 (4,820 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)   |   | |
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Dave, you might try looking at the parts list on Sears Parts Direct. It may tell what size and type of screw they are. |
Post# 489394 , Reply# 7   1/16/2011 at 19:06 (4,819 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 489700 , Reply# 8   1/17/2011 at 21:26 (4,818 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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