WHIRLPOOL 3LSC8255EQ1 TOPLOADER

[mbdas]

Morning all,
got a american T/L with no spin Ive removed cabinet and motor and can see a plastic part between the gearbox and drum which has broken I think this is the clutch am I correct if so what causes them to break is it a case of replacing this or do you have to buy a clutch and gearbox complete ❓ Ive not taken the gearbox out as its next to a toilet and it would mean lifting the machine over it, nice place to be laying on the floor 😥
mark

[Dave_Conway]

Re: WHIRLPOOL 3LSC8255EQ1 TOPLOADER

Between the gearbox and drum or between the motor and gearbox ?

The most common part to break is the drive coupling which is two rubber blocks, one on the motor, the other on the gearbox and the plastic part which locates in to both of them.

Part number 481932528035 (nice piccie on Connections).

Dave.

[mbdas]

Re: WHIRLPOOL 3LSC8255EQ1 TOPLOADER

Sorry Dave its between the gearbox and drum if I shine my lamp on it I can just about see it I dont have a parts break down so cant tell you what its call but its not that part unfortunately
mark

[admin]

Re: WHIRLPOOL 3LSC8255EQ1 TOPLOADER

there are several parts involved here.
Under the drum is a drive block, a drive tube and then the clutch mecanism……any could cause your problem.

You will have to remove the the drum to find out.

Kevin

[Dave_Conway]

Re: WHIRLPOOL 3LSC8255EQ1 TOPLOADER

Emailing a piccie now 😀

Dave.

[Tubs]

Re: WHIRLPOOL 3LSC8255EQ1 TOPLOADER

kheath wrote:
You will have to remove the the drum to find out.

Kevin

Anyone know if there is a Big socket or spanner to fit the big “nut” that holds this on, or is a case of make do like I have been doing?

Steve

[mbdas]

Re: WHIRLPOOL 3LSC8255EQ1 TOPLOADER

Thanks for the pictures Dave your a star I’m going back tomorrow afternoon to strip it down Ive asked her to empty the room so I can get to it properly whats the bet that she doesn’t do it toilet infront of washer amercian dryer next to it then a d/w with loads of coates, towels, dirty washing o yes and a sink 🙄
thanks again Mark

[Dave_Conway]

Re: WHIRLPOOL 3LSC8255EQ1 TOPLOADER

No problem Mark..

And Steve, I make do as well, there probably is one made by Whirlpool but it would cost more than the appliance I expect 😀

Dave.

[eastlmark]

Re: WHIRLPOOL 3LSC8255EQ1 TOPLOADER

Tip, the whole gearbox, motor and shaft assembly can be slid out from underneath without even touching that nut on the top with the drum in situ. That will give you access to the clutch/brake thing.

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