"sPoNiX" wrote in message
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On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 14:43:41 +0100, "BigBird" wrote:

Before I call an engineer just a quick couple of questions.

Hotpoint WMA60P
First I think the leak is coming from up near the bearings, it is a dirty
brown colour. I have had lower back cover off and it appears to be running
down rear of the drum. Bit noisy too.

Given this I'm assuming the job is not worth tackling myself.

Could it be something less drastic than the bearings?

www.theservicecentre.co.uk do a £35 callout + £55 fixed fee repair
including
parts. This is the way I will go unless anyone has a better suggestion.

Any opinions welcome?

Sounds like the seal has gone on the drum bearing. Unfortunately, this
has probably caused the bearing to corrode causing the noise you can
hear.

Whilst it is theoretically possible to replace the seal and
re-lubricate the bearing I'd advise replacing the bearing at the same
time. The bearing won't add much to the bill as the labour involved is
about the same in both cases.


Had a complete new drum assembly fitted today £90 all inclusive. Can't say
I'm unhappy with that.