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Just a follow up on the A308. The minor squeal just before spin dry has gone. The machine now runs almost too quiet. I think the belts just needed some time to get seated good and work the new out of them. However...like Johnny Bench would say.."No Runs...no drips and no errors.

The belts that I have are what I ordered from Repair Clinic. "Maytag" is printed on the larger of the two belts. http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Belt-Kit/12112425/402507?modelNumber=A308 I also went ahead installed new damper pads. There never were any installed back when. Anyway to...

Whoo Hooo ! Problem resolved and machine runs great. It turned that I had the outer tub lid down too far so after some adjusting, no more binding up. There is, however a slight squeal before a spin cycle. Agitation is great and spin dry runs as should be. Thank you everyone for your help and advice.

I ordered the belts from "Repair Clinic". I may still have the bag that they came in ? Correct : I never have done this before. I have tried to locate a service manual for this model but no luck. I'll try what you suggested. This all started with a leaky drain hose (short one) and it has...

...and one more of the belts. They have been tightened accordingly. I hope ?

Well, I'm gettig frustrated... I've adjusted and followed procedure but still getting the burning rubber odor while the tub is spinning slowly. I've taken a photo of the drive/stop lug assembly. It appears to be aligned correctly ? Any suggestions ?

Still getting a burning rubber odor but the transmission is spinning ...slowly however. Making progress. I think ? I'm going keep adjusting the drive lug till I get this. Rotor bearing is fine.

Will try the Pulley method. The Rotor Bearing is installed correctly. I will check the tub cover but I believe that there is nothing binding it up.

Spin dry cycle not spinning Well, after I reassembled the "break package/pulley" correctly (I think ?) something is still not working correctly ? The drain pump pulley is working from the motor but the larger belt/pulley and drive shaft seem to be stuck ? I'm still researching the problem...

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Well I have everything reassembled. I located the "Oil Retainer Cap" at a used appliance and service store. Only $2.00. I hooked all my hoses back up and I plugged it back in. I turned my dial to "Spin Dry" and nothing happened except for the motor running but no movement. I'm thinking the drain...

Thanks for your help guys. I'm almost there with this refurbishing. Here is a link of for the Maytag A308 Parts Manual. The part that I need is Cap Oil Retainer N 211038. The old one had become brittle and when I pushed it back on it broke in 5-6 pieces...

I'm refering to the "tub seal" and I may have it too tight. I will loosen it up a bit. After reading some more on this site, I realize that the brake package is going to need replacing. Already have one ordered. It was squealing really bad after each spin dry. Yeah, that end cap is going to be...

I am reposting these questions into a new thread to hopefully get a answer asap. Two more questions I have the transmission and tubs reinstalled. I do have two questions though. First question : Is the transmission suppose to spin while tightening up the seals and adjusting the tubs ? I had...

end cap of transmission broke Well...shoot ! I broke the end cap that fits on the end/bottom of the brake assembly where the drivshaft ends. How vital is it to have this part ? I have looked for a replacement and no one seems to have one. May try e-bay ?