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Model XLP 1400 (E-Nr WXLP145AGB/01) Has anyone replaced the dampers on this model. I have got the replacements along with the bolts to replace the top drilled-out location pins. Are there any tips and does anyone know the drill size etc,
Re: Replacing the dampers on a Siemens Washing m/c
If you bought them direct from Siemens they would have included the appropriate instruction leaflet on that. I’m guessing you bought them from eSpares. 😉
Re: Replacing the dampers on a Siemens Washing m/c
1totalshambles wrote:And the drill size is? Anyone?
I thought you would have known Mr Shambles, you seem knowledgable enough to answer dozens of other posts? 😉
Re: Replacing the dampers on a Siemens Washing m/c
Cute! No I didn`t, never done one I usually repair the originals: dismantle and use 4mm or 5mm greased chiropody felt- works a treat. Would`ve thought you`d have known this Martin as you answer most other questions.
Re: Replacing the dampers on a Siemens Washing m/c
1totalshambles wrote:Would`ve thought you`d have known this Martin as you answer most other questions.
Nope, not me, I never bodge parts, I replace them.
Re: Replacing the dampers on a Siemens Washing m/c
That`s not a bodge and I take great offence. You`ve obviously had too much Ribenna when you wrote that nasty little comment Martin, naughty Martin!
Re: Replacing the dampers on a Siemens Washing m/c
1totalshambles wrote:That`s not a bodge and I take great offence.
I can’t help your personal frailties, the fact remains that when a shock absorber fails the ONLY recourse is to replace it. You can patch it up with corn plasters all you like, that’s your choice. We in the trade replace such items within a washing machine when they fail. And I have a duty to recommend the general public heed the advice of a professional and avoid “bodge fixing!”
Re: Replacing the dampers on a Siemens Washing m/c
Ah so! No your wrong that is not a bodge if it works for years which it does and better than spending 30 odd+ quid on one suspension leg.So in other words if a wire breaks you change to whole wire and not cut back to re-tag?. So since everyone does this rather than change the whole wire your calling 99{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} of the repair trade bodgers then are you not? Seriously though thanks for up loading the suspension photo`s by the way very useful. Cheers.
Re: Replacing the dampers on a Siemens Washing m/c
I noticed years ago that only the inside pad wears on those suspension legs ( they practically disintegrate don`t they ?) but the one ,let us say, closest to the cabinet stays solid.
As I began scrapping Bosch and Siemens ( plus Balay here in Spain ),(because of all the control module failures!!) If I had the time and inclination, I would remove the good pads and put in a clear plastic bag.
I would then repair my clients `knocking’ faults with the used pads and only charge Labour.
I have been trading 15 years with the same phone number so nowhere to run and nowhere to hide and I have never had a recall. I always use plenty of good quality car grease and the results are clear.
I once quoted someone for the whole job and he did not accept so I lost him as a client?? I wonder if someone else went back and just changed the pads making me look a bandit ??!!
All I am saying is that when I actually do a repair like this then I feel useful and of course WIN a client for life.
Great to read this thread btw, well done both !!
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