[gaz90]

Re: Hotpoint WDAL8640 – Rumbling goods train / steam tractor

update

Well, it’s had it.

Have spent the past few days attempting to fix it but one of the screws finally rounded off and long story short drilled a hole through the casing in a vain attempt to remove it. Snapped 3 metal bits going for pilot holes on the worn head. Shame they spot weld the box. The concrete block had worn large gaps around the washers/bolts so they were infective really, even on the two good ones fully tight.

Is it worth breaking parts on Ebay or just get it swapped with the new order?

[gaz90]

Re: Hotpoint WDAL8640 – Rumbling goods train / steam tractor

update:

Got two torx star bolts which were hard work to tighten and positioning was difficult with a large wrench, but they did finally move. The initial problem was using a tiny wrench that had zero impact.

thanks again.

[gaz90]

Re: Hotpoint WDAL8640 – Rumbling goods train / steam tractor

iadom – thank you, spot on!

I’ve put the unit on it’s back and indeed, a balance weight on the front (that I can now see) is loose.

There was about 1/2 a cup of what must be concrete powder underneath!

The drum doesn’t seem to make any nasty noises when I hand spin it.

Now, just need to work out how to get access to the balance block …

Thanks again for a prompt reply!

Gareth.

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