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Got to replace a belt on one of these washing machines.
Looks like it’s not going to be an easy job.
No removable back panel, limited space between pulley / back panel and a stretch belt.
Watched some guy on YouTube who zip tied the belt to the pulley whilst the machine is laid on its front but knowing how much the belt needs to be stretched I’m very pessimistic.
We shall see.
Any tips?dont thing i like the idea of turning the machine over
the old hotpoint WMA series was similar
there were engineers out there who used to use zip ties to put the belt onmy way of doing it was hook belt on the motor. there was just enough room to get your hand down and hold the belt towards the inner part of the pulley then with the other hand put your arm inside the drum and use the drum as a lever to roll the belt on. you have to be careful your fingers are not through the pulley and be aware of what will happen if the belt slips off while trying to get it on. Also never use somebody else to turn the drum so your in total control
Dave
this is the WMA video using zip tie method
Done quite a few belt replacements on WMA’s without too much trouble.
But on this Bush there’s a lot less room to get your hands in.chuffy wrote:Done quite a few belt replacements on WMA’s without too much trouble.
But on this Bush there’s a lot less room to get your hands in.bigger drum capacity probably
Dave
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