Recent content by gatsby

Ready to BURN my A207 I applied the JB Weld on the transmission shaft, let it cure and then sanded smooth and reassembled the machine, attemting to follow the instructions in one of the links provided in this thread. Filled the machine half full with water. Two observations made me...

Trash or treasure?? I've had the belief, and it seems others on this forum do too, that an older Maytag is a gem that should be preserved - within reason. Have I reached the point of crossing the line into unreasonable? If I replace the transmission, where do I get a new one? Online or from a...

Agitator Shaft Here are pictures of different angles of the shaft. There was no crumbling rust. Verdict?

Bearing Sleeve Found Disregard my belief the bearing sleeve was missing; it was there all along - inside the bearing - of course!!!

Bearing Sleeve Delemma First of all, thanks to each of you that have responded; I've read each one. The links some of you provided are extremely helpful. pdub, I've been following the steps in the link you provided. Very detailed - perfect for a greenhorn like me. The tub nut was not budging...

Frozen Tub Nut Yay, the hairdryer trick worked to get the agitator off. Now the tub nut...is permanently stuck. Hubby is liberally spraying his trusty Break Free everywhere. You folks are amazing with helpful tips; don't fail me now :D I have a separate concern/question. A discoloration on the...

Holy moly, Hippiedoll! Thank you!! I will try and report back. Ive been scrolling through threads on this forum and freaking out at the stories and worrying this agitator could cause me another gut ulcer!!

I forgot to say the A207 is a Maytag

I am in the process of replacing bearing and seal, but CANNOT lift off the agitator. I've checked for a screw to release it, but my model has none that i can see. My husband and i are both lifting and twisting it simultaneously and it won't budge! Help!

Ok, took me a bit to find the info of what i have done thus far... First repair was part #WP206680 for the Washer Injector Hose Kit. This turned out to have the wrong end where it goes into the hole of the tub. Further web surfing revealed i needed part #EAP2017271. My 13 year old son helped do...

I bought my Maytag, A207, avocado washer/dryer set for $200 a few months back and have been delighted at the "upgrade" from my front loader. My clothes no longer smell musty and look cleaner. However, it has sprung a leak. I replaced the injector hose as the appliance service said that was the...