Hi
First try pulling off the agitator and see if beneath it is the source of oil problems, leakage around the top of the steel rod post. There's a white plastic round fitting in the top center of the agitator, then under that is a 7/16 or 3/8 nut. Then pull of the agitator, not easy. There are a few O-rings and available seals that fit on the agitator post and under the block on top of the post(removed with an Allen wrench), possibly those are in need of replacement. I would expect them to be very dirty and grimy, but especially look to see if the oil color/etc seems to match your problem spots. Second, remove the front of the cabinet--2 screws near the floor---and check for oil/water leaks inside the cabinet. Don't expect it to be very clean, but a picture or two posted here may help someone diagnose. Others will have more ideas, but major rebuilds on this machine aren't easy. At all. If you happen to have transmission fluid rising up and working its way into the tub, through a variety of seals and O-rings, that machine ain't in great shape.
Others here have more Norge knowledge than I, and I am somewhat(??) stuck in the middle of a 1978 Norge rebuild. From my limited knowledge I can't really guess at the source of your spots. Watch the outcoming waste water. Is it flowing as fast as you ever remember, or maybe a pump problem and dirty water is straining thru the clothing too much? Are the spots spread all over, or do they match the perforations inside the tub? Matching the perforated holes would tell me pump/discharge problems. Also, are spots and oil residue left inside the tub when you remove the clothes? That is a sign of leaking oil into the water, not a sign of pump problems. I'm just thinking of mine and typing away at you, sorry.
I have very much enjoyed 2 years with my Norge, but in tearing it apart and seeing how it was designed in the 50's and never updated, I agree they have some major problems once they reach 30 years of age. But 30 years of use ain't bad, I am not knocking Norge.
I will continue to watch this thread and hope you find an easy fix and continue to enjoy your favorite machine. However, if things are beyond your desire or ability to fix, please keep me in mind if you decide to get rid of the machine. Depending on where you are in Ohio, I may be interested in your dead Norge.
My picture shows the agitator removed. Mine had old ugly grimy build-up, but not new wet grease. Check yours. My other pics are of a complete teardown, no help to you. So far, darn it, my pics don't show a complete rebuild.
I am in Akron, and happy to watch this thread and answer any questions I can, but others will have more knowledge and success with Norges.
And pictures might help us diagnose.
