Diplomat apm8521 antique washer what do you think

[grossebaby]

She’s old but running all be it very noisily. The bearings appear to be shot, does anyone think it worth me having a go at the bearings, as it is 13 years old and only does 800 spin.

Having opened her up it looks a fairly easy job so I am getting all the washing done prior to disassembly, still would like to have some advice though.

Any recommendations for value for money built in washers to replace?

[Penguin45]

Re: Diplomat apm8521 antique washer what do you think

13 years is a good age for any washer these days. Bearing set is cheap enough – the actual job is a complete cow if you’ve never tried to do this before.

It depends on your needs – if it’s been no trouble and has been satisfactory to date, why not repair it? However, at 13 years old, lots of things are wearing out together – pump will be past its best and indeed, may be the root of your current problem.

It would be unfortunate to invest some money and a considerable amount of time into solving this problem, only for another probelem to arise in the near future.

I suspect that your real problem is to find a replacement which will give you such long service.

Penguin45.

[grossebaby]

Re: Diplomat apm8521 antique washer what do you think

Hmm looks to me like a tip on its face, remove covers undo band nut holding plate to rear of drum, undo pulley and remove bearing plate.

then to remove bearings and sort, with new seal too. am i right?

I’m in the western part of the rebubic of yorkshire, Halifax if you must, here we think that anything over 50p is a fortune!

[Penguin45]

Re: Diplomat apm8521 antique washer what do you think

You don’t have to put it on its face – it’ll all come out through the back. The FUN bit is putting it back together and getting the tub back panel to seal.

50p? Affluent Yorkie………. 😀

Penguin45.

[grossebaby]

Re: Diplomat apm8521 antique washer what do you think

any tips for sealing it?

thanks for the advice.

[Higher-water-level]

Re: Diplomat apm8521 antique washer what do you think

grossebaby wrote:

I’m in the western part of the republic of yorkshire, Halifax if you must, here we think that anything over 50p is a fortune!

Are we so famous for being tight? :rotl:
Its 25p in Brighouse!

Found a quid on the floor at work today, dead chuffed! BTW I work in Halifax!

Oliver.

[grossebaby]

Re: Diplomat apm8521 antique washer what do you think

I was thinking it would be easier and better on its face but am I wrong?

[Penguin45]

Re: Diplomat apm8521 antique washer what do you think

There’s no reason that you shouldn’t do it that way – put something down to protect the front, obviously.

As far as getting the seal, cleanliness is everything.

Penguin45.

[grossebaby]

Re: Diplomat apm8521 antique washer what do you think

Thanks to everyone, did it very easily and washer is Aok, total cost including quality bearings £14. 😀

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