Machine: Indesit WIB 111 1100

Problem: Motor runs, drum fills with water but does not turn.

I am guessing at a drive belt issue, presuming it has one! Been so
long since I looked under the bonnet of a washing machine, but I
presume they still use a belt system? Anyone had any experience of
this and if so any tips/advice. Oh, and I do have an angle grinder,
just in case :-)
Cheers

John

"johno" wrote in message
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Machine: Indesit WIB 111 1100

Problem: Motor runs, drum fills with water but does not turn.

I am guessing at a drive belt issue, presuming it has one! Been so
long since I looked under the bonnet of a washing machine, but I
presume they still use a belt system? Anyone had any experience of
this and if so any tips/advice. Oh, and I do have an angle grinder,
just in case :-)
Cheers


I have had a few Indesits over the years. It should be easy enough to
remove the top (or rear) panel and have a gander. Sounds very likely to be
the belt.
--
Tinkerer

Finally had time to have a look at the problem properly, work just
gets in the way of DIY! Taken the back panel off
and the belt was off, not snapped. Whilst refitting it and turning it
by hand it came off again, I then noticed that the main 'pulley' on
the back of the drum was loose, causing the belt to slip off. Have
tried tightening it as best I can with a screwdriver however it has
one of those cursed security heads, so not sure how effective it will
be. All running ok now, at least I know what the problem is. Just need
to get my hands on the correct bit to tighten it with.
Thanks

John

In message
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johno writes
Finally had time to have a look at the problem properly, work just
gets in the way of DIY! Taken the back panel off
and the belt was off, not snapped. Whilst refitting it and turning it
by hand it came off again, I then noticed that the main 'pulley' on
the back of the drum was loose, causing the belt to slip off. Have
tried tightening it as best I can with a screwdriver however it has
one of those cursed security heads, so not sure how effective it will
be. All running ok now, at least I know what the problem is. Just need
to get my hands on the correct bit to tighten it with.
Thanks

These days, it's well worth investing in a set of security screw bits
(usually less than a tenner).
http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&xhr=t...&cp=18&pf=p&sc
lient=psy&source=hp&aq=0sx&aqi=&aql=&oq=securitysc rew+bits&pbx=1&bav=on.2
,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=11e1338e32ed5bc&biw=1280&bih=835

--
Ian

Cheers Ian, I have a small set from Maplins but they are not beefy
enough for the job! Have ordered what looks like a decent set from
web, thanks for link.
John