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The spider is not going to come off ... at least not under my effort.  Don't know if the anchor screws are sealed with something, tried one (T35) and slightly damaged it so that's the end of that.  Gave it an initial spray-down and the most A-L-A-R-M-I-N-G mass of lint and smutz flushed from behind.  Will apply a pressure washer tomorrow.  I'm halfway considering replacing the basket/spider, just for reason of doing the job better and longer-lasting (assuming the bearing deal is successful) but that would up the cost by more than double.

Got the seal and two bearings out and rear tub cleaned.
 
 
The bearing seal is identified as 50mm x 100mm x 13.5 mm (shaft diameter x outer diameter x thickness).  Doing some online searching/research, I don't find that exact specification.  I do find 50mm x 100mm x 10mm.

Looking back at MattL's thread from his project, the "Handyman" guy sources a 50mm x 100mm x 10mm seal.  Hmmmm.

Also interesting.  Parts diagram for "current" Duet model WFW9151YW shows the spider available as a separate item.  An online source lists it for $87.48.  However, GHW9400PW4 is the model at hand, which lists a different complete drum than WFW9151YW, so I don't know if perhaps the drum sizes are slightly different or 9151 mounts the spider differently, or something.
 
I bought a seal on ebay that is exactly the same as the one I bought from Handyman, but it was the wrong size, my mistake.  The seller claimed to have an assortment of sizes and i contacted him/them but never heard back.  What I was/am after is the correct size double lip with a stainless steel spring.  I think the stainless steel spring will help prevent rust out which may be what leads to early failure.  At least that is my theory.
 
 
Debris laid out from the pump protector.  Coins, bobby pins, pellets, two screws, a nail, possible chicken bone, various cellophane wrappers, accumulated lint, possible tampon applicator.

It still REEKS after drying out for several days.

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UGGGHHH

It's gross to see all of that but I'm really not surprised in the least. I think there are probably many many washers currently in operation that are in such a state. A tampon applicator? That reminds me - someone once told me that if you open a tampon in the dark, it makes a *spark*! I never tried it.
 
Heh, that pic looks like something out of an episode of CSI!

You need a Horatio Cain dry one-liner to caption it...
 
@mark_wpduet:

Dunno about the tampon thing, but I remember hitting Wint-O-Green Life Savers with a hammer in the dark when I was a kid just to see the sparks.
 
You can also see the "sparks" in Wint-O-Green Lifesavers by standing in front of a mirror in the dark and biting them with your mouth open-You can see the sparks and eat them and not waste them by not having to hit them with a hammer.
 
Pump Question

 
I don't know if it perhaps *shouldn't* be disassembled but this pump is so nasty that I had to do something to deal with it.  The motor attaches (and detaches) to the hose housing via three screws.

My question is, the impeller is very loose and wobbly to the point that I'm thinking it's broken.  It does turn by hand and the rotor turns with a strong cogging effect.

Sorry for the quick-and-dirty video quality.

Wobbly Pump Impeller

Seems to be damage on the impeller where it anchors to the shaft.  Fatal?

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Some of the pumps are kind of generic.  On my first and oldest Duet I replaced the pump it was in much the same shape as yours appears to be --not mucked up and such but loose.  The WP replacement was $69, however the exact same pump from GE was $19.99 go figure.
 
 
Dirty tub.  The debris apparently is bits of the drum support disintegrating.  I pressure-washed the drum and it looked usable, but debris kept trickling from behind the support.  Considering the worn shaft, I decided not to trust it.

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New bearings & seal.  Seal is a little different than the original ... hope it lasts!  This is the same kind of seal that MattL sourced from the Yellow Van Handyman for his bearing repair about which he posted in January.

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Whirlpool only sells a full pump housing & motor.  I found a source for just the motor at a much more reasonable price.  Unfortunately the new motor arrived with damage.  I wasn't aware until assembly and testing that it's fatal damage ...

Beware F a c t o r y A p p l i a n c e P a r t s . c o m.  The fellow denied my request for replacement of the damaged item, said all items are tested & inspected before shipping.

It was packaged OK and there's no puncture or evidence of an impact on the box, so that leaves a choice of what cause?

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Part of the interior of the motor housing is exposed to the water flow.  Upon filling, water dribbled out of the crack.

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