GE Profile transmission Oil leak

Washer Repair
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When I bought my house 5 years ago it came with a GE Profile top load washer / dryer set. They have been working well since, but now I think I am about to have a problem. After running a load (washer still works fine), the washer has a heavy odor of gear lube. I pulled the front panel off last night and there is oil slung all around the innards of the washer below the tub. So I have a few questions.

Do these little transmissions ever develop repairable leaks? Or should I just order a new transmission and swap it out? Are there any other parts I should order with it, such as seals, bearings or any other hardware? Are there any special tools required that would prevent this from being a DIY project?

Here’s the transmission: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/ge-transmission-and-brake-wh38x10002-ap2046402.html

thanks for any help

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Transmission is not serviceable so go ahead and replace it. The tub nut can be difficult to remove. It is reverse threaded and we generally use a special spanner wrench and small sledge hammer to get it loose. Sometimes we have to cut the nut off. Fairly easy with a dremel tool as it’s just made of aluminum. So go ahead and get a new nut while your at it. I would remove the motor before banging on that tub nut as all that banging can damage the switch in the motor, seen it happen more than once.

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/pro-spanner-wrench-tj90tb123a-ap4503397.html

Eric

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thanks for the reply. now i need to decide if i want to spend ~$150 and a few hours of a weekend to repair a ~10 year old washer that cost less than $400 when new. maybe i’ll just wait it out and see how long the transmission holds up.