Maytag Washer, A710 bleach inlet rusted away ...

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Aha, yes, and found piece of lead washer that had fallen away. Net on drum-bolt loosens easily, unfortunately the spring-holding eye-bolt nut below won't give, trying PB-Blaster and crossed fingers.

I welcome any suggestions for sealing that drum attachment !!
 
or must it be accessed from inside

Yep.

Better just leave it alone. Tub bolts have built in rubber gaskets, they can sometimes be salvaged with RTV sealant applied from inside the tub.
 
End of story, with thanks ...

I appreciate all the advice here.

Wife and I decided that the internal condition of the 40-year old machine (epoxy fix holding, but permanent?; second leak at drum attachment with acrylic sealant but for how long; displaced vibration cushions; non-quiet operation with new belts; general rust) told us time was up.

We went for a MVWP575GW.
 
New Maytag MVWP575GW

Should be a very good choice for you life situation you will enjoy the larger capacity and cleaner and drier clothing.

 

While this washer will not last 40 years it will probably not have even a single problem in your light usage situation in the next 10-15 years.

 

Let us know what you think of it after a few months.

 

John L.
 

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