"Gary Brady" wrote:
For this reason, I've determined that I will never buy another new washer.
I've got a service manual and intend to keep my 1981 Whirlpool until I
die. I've got a spare, though, a Maytag Performa that someone tossed out
when only 4 years old. It took 2.5 hours to fix it, no parts needed.

Yep, same here. I recently had an opportunity to pick up a two year old
washer for a song and a dance, but I decided to keep my late 70's Kenmore
(rebadged Whirlpool) instead. I replaced the water pump in it about 15
years ago, and it shows no sign of slowing down - the thing is built like a
tank.. I've seen new ones leaking transmission fluid straight from the
factory - NO THANKS!

They really don't make 'em like they used to.

Jon