Gutted

[zodawash]

sorry

Sorry your having a bad time at the mo Darren. Some people that sell things do that sort of thing. I bought a Servis about 3 or 4 years ago and they said the pump needed replacing. Yeah right. The circuit board had melted inside the machine and it was dead. No mention of that though lol. If you need any help let me know.

Steve

 

[bertrum]

Zanussi bearings

Hi Darren,

When you come to do the bearings on the Zanussi WDT1085, just bear in mind you will need the drum cross piece as well as the bearing kit, 95 per cent of the time these are shot as well.
You will need a new tub seal as well.

If its any help:
50239964005 = drum cross piece
344783014 = bearing kit
1240159036 = tub seal

Washer dryers are always more time consuming but if you do it properly and look after the machine you will never have to do it again.

good luck!

 

[newwave1]

Hi guys,
I've made a video showing the machines immaculate clean looks and then the amount of play in the drum.

Any info, advice would be welcomed.

Thanks!!

Darren

http://www.youtube.com/aitcho86

 

[newwave1]

Hey guys,
Thanks for the input so far,

Mike: thanks for your kind words, Things can only get better right? I got this one from leicestershire, i was outbid on the FJ in huddersfield!

Betrum: Thanks for that info thats v helpful, check the video out and let me know what you think!

Darren

 

[newwave1]

I guess this could be my life saver, Good price too

D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZANUSSI-AEG-T...yers_Parts_Accessories_ET?hash=item2ea830aaf1

 

[newwave1]

Finally had time to get the zanussi apart.

Not good news, The belt had been spat off and everything was tight on the spider, so assumably the bearings have collapsed.

I'm not confident to change bearings especially with all the extra parts as its a Washerdryer. So im goin to price up what it would cost for Serviceforce to do it. & my other option is to contact my indepentant repairman who taught me loads when he repaired our hotpoints when i was a kid..however he's not savvy with zanussi's. So best get saving my pennies and reasearchin my options.

Darren

 

[newwave1]

Forgot to mention, time to open a dispute with the seller who said it was in good working order, then i got there it'd be "damaged" in transit. And then i find it has f*****d bearings. I'll be gettin tht money back i think.

Darren

 

[matchboxpaul]

Bloomin heck!

with the amount of play on that drum, It looked a sure certainty to be a cracked spider.
I am shocked that bearings can be reduced to that state! Bearings maybe been dislodged from their assembly.

Bad luck that it is proving to be a lot of hassle. Cant offer any advice as have had virtually no experience of Zanussi bearings, although would yours be the same set up as our Hotpoint 1826 Liberator? If so, you could get some pointers via that old thread.

Ironically we also have another Zanussi, as yet not unveiled, which is in need of new bearings.

Good luck with getting your money back.

Fingers crossed it all comes out rght in the end.
Paul

 

[ronhic]

Darren....

That's just so crappy....you have every right to be pi##ed at him.....

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Yes it looks a pig to do as this machine has a 50/50 split tub with about 17 bolts to undo and the condenser, fan unit and dryer heater have to be removed to get access this is not a five minute job by any means, nor the faint hearted. Hope you get it fixed soon.

Lee

 

[newwave1]

Hey Lee,
Its going to be a b**ch to do so i've contacted a repairman to see what it'll cost and if it'll be any cheaper if i source the parts myself.

I'm currently disputing with the seller on ebay he can give me the money back to put towards parts!

Darren

 

[newwave1]

Something good happened....at last.

Okay. So i've been havin worst bout of luck right now..without bein too personal or indepth.i was in a str8 relationship..have 2 kids..1 10months, one on the way..i've left my partner because im gay...came out once b4 and then tried to cover it up as had no support, depressed, yada yada.so ontop of leavin my family etc..i've been seein my son regularly..until now.my ex has started to be a bitch about access to the point of i have a solicitors appt on tues...my zanussi died...then my new zanussi was shafted on arrival..good times hey.

Well this weekend i got to confirm the fault on the newer zanussi and have contacted some repairman about what we can do to fix it and keep cost down.
Today i've tackled the WDT1061 to find out where the blasted leak was coming from...the spring from the cabinet to the drum is right next to the dispenser and one of the hoses was leaking so i assume an unbalanced spin has given it a yank to cause a leak. So i've sorted that and it seems to behavin just fine in terms of the timer issues. I ran it for 10mins on the drying function before i ran a cycle to warm it up as its in the garage.

So a small bit of luck for me in a shitty situation..heres a pic for you of the machine minus her lid

Darren

 

[hotpoint9534]

Hi Darren,

I'm sorry to hear about all the problems you've been having recently. There's nothing like doing some washing to take your mind off things.

As Lee says the bearings are definitely not an easy job on the WDT1085. Yes they were still good machines by today's standards, but not as solid as your WDT1061. The WDT1061 is much easier to repair, and having the old vitrous enamel tub the bearings are simple to replace.

With regards to the timer, if you do need to replace it eventually I may be able to source one cheaply for you at a fraction of the cost you'd normally pay. It all depends if that particular timer is available from my usual source in Germany.

Tom.

 

[newwave1]

Hi Tom!
Thanks for the comments. Yea i agree with what your saying, I'm glad the leak wasnt a major one...for now *touches wood*, If the WDT1085 is going to cost me alot...i will have to give it some thought.

Well i want to keep her running so should i need a timer in future i'll definately contact you, i considered gettin some spares in for such eventualitys but didnt want to tempt faite.

Darren

 

[newwave1]

Hi Tom!
Thanks for the comments. Yea i agree with what your saying, I'm glad the leak wasnt a major one...for now *touches wood*, If the WDT1085 is going to cost me alot...i will have to give it some thought.

Well i want to keep her running so should i need a timer in future i'll definately contact you, i considered gettin some spares in for such eventualitys but didnt want to tempt faite.

Darren