On 7 Jul 2004 01:56:58 -0700, (Joel Payne)
strung together this:

Underneath these are
what seem to be a few small half-ballbearings

That would be the bearing that has collapsed. Depending on how good
you are with dismantling the entire drum it'll only cost ~£20 for the
bearings and seals. If you're not, then budget ~£65 to have it
repaired, or put the money towards a new one.
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SJW
A.C.S. Ltd