Hi All,

I just thought I'd mention that our Zanussi TD-534 lives to dry
another day and cost £36 to fix (as *we* don't cost our time as we
enjoy it eh) ;-)

The rear bearing had collapsed and had let the drum drop to a point
where it was rubbing on the case (horrible one squeak / rev).

I ordered the parts from e-spares and although I think I have since
found they may not be the cheapest out there they were very
knowledgeable and efficient (instant email order confirmation, email
when goods were dispatched, arrived next day, all correct parts etc).

http://www.espares.co.uk/

I guessed the rear bearing might be available as with the front felt
loop / bearing but what did surprise me was that the bearing spigot
that was originally very well riveted to the back of the drum was also
available and quite cheap (£8 and saved me turning / welding a
replacement).

I drilled off the old one and attached the new one with pan head
socket ss screws and nylock ss nuts (daughter helped me as you need
one arm inside the drum and one round the back etc).

The whole lot went back together very easily and now seems to be
working A1.

FWIW, in the interim the missus has been taking our washing up to her
sisters to dry and observed her sisters (new) dryer is no where near
as fast or thorough as our 10 year old one (so she's glad we have it
back in service). ;-)

All the best, thanks to those who helped and have a good / safe 2008!

T i m

FWIW, in the interim the missus has been taking our washing up to her
sisters to dry

She put the washing-up in tumble dryer?
Mind you I sometimes put the dish-cloth
in the dish-washer.
--
Graham

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On Sun, 6 Jan 2008 13:39:33 -0000, "Graham." wrote:


FWIW, in the interim the missus has been taking our washing up to her
sisters to dry

She put the washing-up in tumble dryer?
Mind you I sometimes put the dish-cloth
in the dish-washer.

Hmmm, lol!

... "takes our washing along to her Sisters" ..?

All the best ..

T i m

On Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:26:21 GMT, T i m wrote:

Hi All,

I just thought I'd mention that our Zanussi TD-534 lives to dry
another day and cost £36 to fix (as *we* don't cost our time as we
enjoy it eh) ;-)

The rear bearing had collapsed and had let the drum drop to a point
where it was rubbing on the case (horrible one squeak / rev).

I ordered the parts from e-spares and although I think I have since
found they may not be the cheapest out there they were very
knowledgeable and efficient (instant email order confirmation, email
when goods were dispatched, arrived next day, all correct parts etc).

http://www.espares.co.uk/

That's handy for me! Cheers!

Regards,



--
Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations
www.shwoodwind.co.uk
Emails to: showard{whoisat}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk