I have always owned Maytag washing machines, and only two 70's models since my first one at age 27 when I bought my first house. They were both bought used. I got my present LA408 together with a dryer at an auction for $100 for both, about 20 years ago! I live on a dairy farm so the washer gets a lot of use.
I noticed dark grease spots on my whites, so I put bleach in the empty tub and ran a cycle. There were two dark grease spots on the inside of my drum. I called my appliance repair guy and he said "too much work, get a new one". No way. I looked on youtube and of course there is a tutorial on how to replace a transmission oil seal (which I am guessing is the problem). Could I do this (it does need two specialist tools which I would have to buy)?
I noticed dark grease spots on my whites, so I put bleach in the empty tub and ran a cycle. There were two dark grease spots on the inside of my drum. I called my appliance repair guy and he said "too much work, get a new one". No way. I looked on youtube and of course there is a tutorial on how to replace a transmission oil seal (which I am guessing is the problem). Could I do this (it does need two specialist tools which I would have to buy)?