Just recently the washer, Through the entire spin cycle, started makeing a very loud and rythmic clunking noise, and everytime it does this the washer itself jerks somewhat violently. It also has a very easy to stop spin, If I let it start up with nothing in it The drum will get to full speed But just my finger On the side of the basket can bring it to a stop. The washer still works fine everywhere else, It fills and drains fine, and the aggitation works well I cannot stop it
I took the washer apart and checked a few things, the coupler is still Intact, And the noise almost seems to be coming from the clutch, But I can’t make out what would be causing it.
Any help would be apprieciated, I am hoping I get away with just changing a clutch or something to that effect
Okay after reading richappys sticky on brake shoes I tryed a few other things. I took just the pump and motor off and tryed spinning the tranny by hand… It does spin but I have to give it some effort after about 4-5 rotations it starts slipping? meaning it takes no pressure to spin and the drum stops moving, It does the for maybe 3-4 rotations of the tranny then clicks back in and drum wants to move again but is VERY hard to turn for a rotation or two.
Am I looking at a brake problem or a clutch problem or both? or is it something else entirely LOL I canot make it make the noise While I am turning it But I assume thats becuase I am not doing it fast enough. Possibly where it slips when that is moving faster I am hearing the brakes lock in?
PLease please give me any insight before I go spending money on parts
Well we think we figured out the problem we finally opened up the transmission after more trial and error on the other pieces and the main spinning gear was eatin up really badly, So it looks like a new gear for me !
