beekeyknee
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I'll have to look. Those aren't extremely easy to find, I don't think.
Maytag DG808 Dryer
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Gorilla glue?
speedqueen
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You could weld the plastic,
In his video about the Zenith eZ PC VWestlife explained that he used M.E.K. (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) solvent to weld the plastic of the smashed case together.
He said that it slightly melts the plastic together in a better bond than super glue.
In his video about the Zenith eZ PC VWestlife explained that he used M.E.K. (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) solvent to weld the plastic of the smashed case together.
He said that it slightly melts the plastic together in a better bond than super glue.
tygerlondon
Member
Oooh. Doing a plastic weld might work. It looks to me like the plastic flexes a bit, so I'm worried altogether about a mend job. It sure might be the place to start with though.
speedqueen
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In my logic, if it is already broken what do you have to lose? Even if you fix it I would still try to keep watch for the replacement on eBay and check your local dealers and repair shops.
speedqueen
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It may be your lucky day.
I checked the parts pages and found this on ePay. A little expensive but try to find another in short order.
I checked the parts pages and found this on ePay. A little expensive but try to find another in short order.
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tygerlondon
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Whoohoo!
Thanks, Speedqueen!
Thanks, Speedqueen!
speedqueen
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No problem,
Glad to be of service!
Glad to be of service!
beekeyknee
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Rosetta,
I'm glad you found your part. If you need any advice putting it in, let us know. If you can get by using the normal cycle, you won't have so much wear and tear on that part.
Brian[this post was last edited: 3/20/2017-03:20]
I'm glad you found your part. If you need any advice putting it in, let us know. If you can get by using the normal cycle, you won't have so much wear and tear on that part.
Brian[this post was last edited: 3/20/2017-03:20]
Maybe the original style JB Weld (cures overnight) would work on fixing the broken plastic piece so you could keep it as a spare.
tygerlondon
Member
Brian, thanks. Yes, I'm going to run the machine on regular from now on. And thanks for the offer of installation help--hopefully it goes smoothly. It's good to know you've restored one of these before, as I know I'll need to do some upkeep, as it gets used often (and I love it).
Rp2813, Yes! I am definitely going to try to repair that piece and keep it on hand.
Rp2813, Yes! I am definitely going to try to repair that piece and keep it on hand.
hippiedoll
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Keep us posted on your progress...
I've been reading this thread & hoping you can fix your DG808. But since I'm not mechanical, I'm afraid I don't have any input to share...
But I'm still cheering for you!
;oD
I've been reading this thread & hoping you can fix your DG808. But since I'm not mechanical, I'm afraid I don't have any input to share...
But I'm still cheering for you!
;oD
