[tim2006]

Re: Hoover Logic (!) instructions for changing drum bearings

Many thanks. That 28367 is a bit outside my budget, especially in the local stockists. One independent firm does have a WAE24367 on offer for £337- would that be a better bet than any of the WAE24060, 24165, 24166 or 28168 for £300? In particular, any idea which models have a sealed drum with non-replaceable bearings? I do rate longevity/ repairability highly, as you may have already guessed! Indeed I may stretch the budget a bit to accommodate that even.

[tim2006]

Re: Hoover Logic (!) instructions for changing drum bearings

Just tried that, and surprisingly I couldn’t make a hole. One other spot does look really dodgy though, the alloy has gone black there too whereas everywhere else you can dig down to silver! Also, the state of the outer edge seal area is way beyond the light pitting stage, the chance of getting a watertight seal there looks zilch.

So, Bosch WAE24060, 24165, 24166 or 28168? Can get any of these for about £300. Any suggestions welcomed- it’ll have to cope with a regular diet of filthy motocross gear which, paddock rumour suggests, is best cleaned by an older style machine that uses lots of water. Also not too fussed about capacity as it is rarely filled.

Thanks

[tim2006]

Re: Hoover Logic (!) instructions for changing drum bearings

Some pics for your delectation below – including alloy ridge before & after cleaning (yes really)

Edit: Reposted your pictures using the upload attachment button. saves scrolling across the page all the time 😉

Don

[tim2006]

Re: Hoover Logic (!) instructions for changing drum bearings

A progress update- I have had a little dismantling session this evening, the drum is out though still attached to the backplate (pulley is off) – the shaft does just knock through the bearings, doesn’t it? However, the backplate does look badly corroded around the edge where the seal fits with an approx 2-3mm thick layer of white alloy corrosion; I suspect a good wire brushing will bring up all sorts of nasties. I’ll give that a try tomorrow but fear that the end is nigh (anyone need any spare parts if so?).

Top replacement options appear to be Bosch WAE24166GB or WAE24165GB as I gather these are pretty repairable/ long lived (they are of course expected to last at least as long as the Hoover); any opinions/suggestions welcomed.

Thanks for all the advice so far.

[tim2006]

Re: Hoover Logic (!) instructions for changing drum bearings

So far so good then. 18 years ago sounds about right, I bought it secondhand in 1995 so can’t complain!

Anyone know a spares stockist that has both the bearing kit and the tub gasket? The gasket, 5031-6814-2810-9 , is in stock only at 4hoover, Currys and buyspares sites (they all seem to be the same site actually, tho buyspares post is cheaper) but the bearing only seems to be on ebay (genuine) or on here (pattern).

[tim2006]

Re: Hoover Logic (!) instructions for changing drum bearings

Thanks for the reply. I can’t manage a pic of the drum backplate at this minute as it is running a programme, if a tad noisily! However, when I looked at it earlier there were clear signs of slight water leakage from a drain hole just by what is presumably the bearing housing, though it looked more like dark staining & a single drop of water, not fluffy white corrosion. Is that sufficient info or should I go for a photo tomorrow too?

It is a very hard water area here. The rest of the job sounds pretty straightforward/ a decent challenge!

Thanks again

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