[kingdave]

Re: Indesit WIB111 belt keeps coming off

odom wrote:I assume what you actually meant was “I was wrong. The old belt had stretched. Thank you iadom and Martin for saving me the cost of a new machine” but didn’t know how to phrase it? :rolls:

I am grateful to you both for talking me through this, but I still maintain that the old belt was not stretched.

If it were, it would’ve been easier to get on that the new belt, which I’ve already stated wasn’t the case.

I’ll just have to wait and see now if it kicks off again soon which may well indicate a new machine is needed, but for the time being, thanks for giving me enough info and help to have a useable washing machine over the weekend.

[kingdave]

Re: Indesit WIB111 belt keeps coming off

iadom wrote:

kingdave wrote:
I don’t accept that the old belt had stretched. It took more than an hour for two of us to get that one on as well!

If the new belt is much harder to get on then the old one has obviously stretched. 😉

Two men, over an hour to fit the old belt, by eck that would rack up some labour charges. 😀

As I said, its seconds of a job, if you know as we in the trade do that the new belts are very, very tight then you know the amount of force needed and duly apply it. 8)

Actually, once I’d worked out the knack the new belt was much easier to get on!

I’ve done 1 try wash and 3 tray spins and so far so good. Lets see what happens when some clothes go in it now….!

[kingdave]

Re: Indesit WIB111 belt keeps coming off

New belt finally on.

Lets wait and see what happens when I run a test wash.

[kingdave]

Re: Indesit WIB111 belt keeps coming off

I don’t accept that the old belt had stretched. It took more than an hour for two of us to get that one on as well!! I’m working on my own here and I just can’t get it on at all. No amount of brute force is helping.

[kingdave]

Re: Indesit WIB111 belt keeps coming off

I’ve got a new belt now. May as well eliminate all the potentials one by one.

How the hell do you get it on the machine?!?!? It doesn’t stretch. I can’t work it out.

Can anyone give me a step by step guide or (even better) a video for this model on how to do it?

Much appreciated

[kingdave]

Re: Indesit WIB111 belt keeps coming off

Done another check on it.

The pulley isn’t loose. The drum spins by hand with the same resistance as before. The belt that is already on the machine isn’t snapped, stretched or warped in any way.

[kingdave]

Re: Indesit WIB111 belt keeps coming off

Cheers

[kingdave]

Re: Indesit WIB111 belt keeps coming off

Thanks.

So in plain English, open up the back of the machine and check that the bolt in the centre of the big plastic wheel on the back of the drum is secure.

If it is, purchase a new belt and do my best to get the belt that is too small fitted.

If that doesn’t cure it, throw the machine on a skip and get a new one.

Is that about right?

Thanks for your help

[kingdave]

Re: Indesit WIB111 belt keeps coming off

I’m guessing the “bolt” part of the original reply should’ve been spelt “belt”. 😉

The belt I currently have (i.e. the original) is absolutely fine, and is far too small to get on without some major force being exerted so I’m guessing all is fine in that department. Its just why it keeps coming back off after I’ve strained and strained to get the bloody thing back on.

As for the sharp edges. Well aware of those! My hands are currently cut to shreds from the last time I put the belt on!! 😀

[kingdave]

Re: Indesit WIB111 belt keeps coming off

How do I check for either of these? What does the pulley bolt look like and where is it located?

Thanks

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