"David Farber" wrote in message ...
I have a Whirlpool GSQ9300EQ0 washing machine. When I replaced a faulty
motor coupler, I found a small amount of gearcase oil leaking onto the
floor. I did some research and found these diagrams.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/ge...q9300eq0..html

In the gearcase parts blowup, the oil seal reference number is 21. That
represents part # 3043580. Is that a Whirlpool part number?

Another website shows it as # 334494.
http://www.partselect.com/PS334494-W...Nu m=gsq9300e
which seems to be an update to part # 285352.

I would like to know which part number(s) is correct and if the oil seal is
two pieces that fit together or one individual piece as shown here.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-2853...em3ce018 bce2 I
have not yet disassembled the machine again since installing the motor
coupler as it still operates ok.

Thanks for your reply.
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David Farber
Los Osos, CA

Don't know about brands or models, but if you decide to buy a new one, do a lot of checking out first. I had a 1994 and worked great for 10 years or so. Then transmission started leaking. Would have cost $200-300 total to fix it. Decided buy a new model - GE I think, not sure. "Water saving" POS. Supposed to be a 'high capacity' model. I feel sorry for people with the standard model - this one does not get clothes clean - if you fill it half way the top doesn't even get wet. I always set it on 'large' even if just washing 3-4 items to be sure it cleans and rinses.

Also check your drain size. If it's an older house, the drain probably won't handle the flowrate. Older washers drained out a lot slower. This one pumps like it's putting out a fire, fills the standpipe up quickly, senses water backing up and slams the water off. Then a few seconds later, slams the water wide open and repeats this 3-4 times for each drain cycle. Those pressure shocks are not doing any good for cold water system.

I ended up having to fasten the drain hose solid to the house pipe to keep it from splashing out. Not a good idea to do this, but part of my plan is to break something. First thing that brake and it's out on the street.

To sum it up..... keep the old machines running as long as you can.