On Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:02:13 -0600, "WW"
wrote:


"MMark" wrote in message
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Hi...

Seems I have a while before any parts stores will be open, so I
thought I'd ask on here...

We have a 5-yr-old Whirlpool Duet, front-loading washer. A couple of
weeks ago, as part of spring cleaning, we washed the bath mats and a
couple of them started falling apart, so today I thought I'd DIY my
annual/semi-annual routine of cleaning out the filter trap. Went
about as usual (or so I thought). I put the cap back in and started
to load some laundry. just the replacement cap instead of the whole freaking pump assembly?

Thanks
Mark

JB weld.. Epoxy. The cure all for things like this. Be sure you use thr
slow 24 hour type. Much stronger than the quick type. WW


That might be the best for the prettiest repair.

There is also PC--7.also epoxy. which is thicker, less runny , can be
smoothed with a wet finger tip (it tastes terrible, remember that we
have 10 fingers), and if necssary can even be put on while water is
dripping and will still dry waterproof!!! It also take high heat,
over 150 F, maybe 400F. Sticks to glass too accordeing to the
exhibit at the store, with a slightly textrured bottle, but I'm
pretty sure it's true.

PC-7 is almost black, and PC-11, pretty much the same thing, is white.

Buy a set of two four-oz. cans and if you use separate utensils in
each can, and close the can right, the stuff willl last for at least
10 years, probably 20. I've never had it go bad.

I would try them all on something, so I knew which was best for a
given situation.