Thanks Dave… it probably did get wet. In the last few years I’ve replaced element, brushes (twice) and repaired a hole in the drum, the machine has now been pronounced dead. Should have posted earlier. Washing waits for no man.
Thanks again – found the leak, a 2x1cm hole in the tank. Patched up with araldite and an old bit of plumbing. I’ll find out if it works when (if) I put it all back together tomorrow.