Hotpoint WT761P Water Seal Sealant

like this

https://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/universal-bearing-seal-sealant-grease

you are also replacing the seal i assume

Dave

“I have my machine apart, and the spindle on the spider is shot. From looking at it, it doesn’t seem to have a phosphorous bush where the water seal would sit, is that right (part no C00117329)?” Yes, correct.. This spider does not have a phosphor bronze bush.

“When I come to put everything back together, I’m assuming it would be advisable to apply sealant grease to the water seal. Stupid question, I know, but is it best to apply the grease to the base of the spindle so that as the water seal slips into place its suitably coated, or is it best to apply the grease to the inside of the water seal?” Well that is the expensive way using that grease, I used to use ( past tense, `cause I`m retired now ) I used white marine grease which I know worked fine because dad`s old WMA series ( same spider ) was rebuilt using that grease 14 years ago and still just fine, and yes also grease the inside of the seal on the rubber and and also grease the new drum spider ( c00117329 ) shaft too.

“I also noted that when removing the old water seal, it appeared to be “gunked” in place around its outer perimeter. Is this the case, or is the “gunk” just the product of many years of use?” The latter- always the way whether soft water or hard.