Shawn for Model Number LAT3500AAE Having an issue with the washer not spinning and burning the belt. After reading through your site I have done the following: 1) Made sure there was nothing between the drum - all good. 2) Replaced both belts. Motor slides freely and with the belt off, the transmission pulley spins counter-clockwise fine and clockwise with a little resistance after it takes up the spring tension. I did notice that if I give the transmission a little push when in spin it will work just fine. This morning I removed the belts, cleaned the pulleys thoroughly, and applied belt dressing to the belts. The washer will now spin on its own, but I have a feeling it won't be doing that for long. What could be the issue here? Brake Assy? Tub Bearing? There are zero water leaks from the tub, but there is oil on the lower pulley whcih I assume is from the brake assy? Any help would be appreciated, want to keep this old machine going. Thanks
Answer Shawn, the oil leak would be coming from the transmission and is likely from a degraded lower lip seal 207843. It is possible that there could be an issue within the transmission (such as a piece of debris from a gear) that could have freed up. Inspecting the gears of the transmission would be recommended in this case. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, December 20, 2022