I used to use an upside down tub & put the tranny in upside down in the tub hole. Then soak the gearbox seal in mineral oil for a few minutes. It always comes apart really easy. This is actually a great alternative. I never thought to swap out the top like that. That shaft seal is available too Inthink $3.50 or so. I’ll post part number later. Awesome vid bro!
This is really interesting video. I went down the nightmare rabbit hole of the grinding noise to have the factory tell me I needed a new "splutch kit" then I replaced the splutch controller when I heard grinding noises continue randomly. Everything seemed to be right except I noticed water leaking. Bearings were a little loud and water had been leaking I assume effing up the splutch controller and possibly even capacitor. I removed the agitator and it was stuck so bad I ended up making my own "steering wheel puller" just to get the agitator off. The spline on the top rod of the transmissions had rusted so bad half of it was literally gone. I realized the bearing was almost impossible to remove and just put it all back together smothered in white lithium grease. By the time I was done I was done I had put 20 hours and about $100-$120 into my 10 year old washer and even though this is a good video and you are obviously great engineer and repairman in retrospect I would just throw away my old washer or strip it for parts toss them on Ebay or something. Fair warning unless you are damn good repairman really more of an engineer like DuctTape Mechanic here, just buy a new washer.
I watched another video on the topic and I think the reason it's built like that is because whirlpool doesn't want you rebuilding their transmissions, instead they would rather you order an entirely new part and so they make more money. The only motive is money for these big companies
I would say it probably took 2.5 hours but I feel like I can do it in half the time now! BTW I enjoy your channel. Hope to hit 100k subs someday! Any tips?
@@DuctTapeMechanic Just keep making good videos. It takes time to build up the audience, but its like a rolling train, and if you do it right it just keeps going up I think.
I follow both of you and in the past 3 days I've learned more about washers than I can say. I've tried every possible fix to not prevail with my GE washer. I'm so sad but thank the both of you for your informative videos. Mine will not drain at all and the cost to have someone come out and fix it is the price of a new one. 😢
I rebuild these. No need to drill a big hole or bend big tang. Good job on the top bottom swap. I say change to grease. Lol now i do e direct drives too
@@JeffRobertson-he8withere are no internet videos on how to do a bearing change properly...though the guys in tiajuana do it all the time... think ill keep it that way too.. i even do the new direct drives now too. If my retarted ass can figure it out, you can too.
Is there much more involved in just replacing the top bearing? Any specific tools or jigs needed to separate the shaft and bearing from the housing? Thanks.
I currently have mvwc565fw1… I having a violent shaking during spin cycle. I’ve replaced the suspension rods. New metal hub kit. But no luck. When i install the inner tub in place, it never sits level causing the hub to be off center. I do have quite a bit of teeth of the shaft rusted bad and I can physically wiggle the tub. Can one of the Amazon kits replace the shaft and bearings for this type of transmission?
I used to use an upside down tub & put the tranny in upside down in the tub hole. Then soak the gearbox seal in mineral oil for a few minutes. It always comes apart really easy.
This is actually a great alternative. I never thought to swap out the top like that.
That shaft seal is available too Inthink $3.50 or so. I’ll post part number later.
Awesome vid bro!
I'll have to try the mineral oil idea! I appreciate the feedback and support!
pls post "shaft seal is available too I think $3.50 or so"
You ever get the shaft seal part number?
Oh, I shouldn't worry too much about having enough donor transmissions - these were built to fail.
Very good video, thank you!
You're welcome!
This is really interesting video. I went down the nightmare rabbit hole of the grinding noise to have the factory tell me I needed a new "splutch kit" then I replaced the splutch controller when I heard grinding noises continue randomly. Everything seemed to be right except I noticed water leaking. Bearings were a little loud and water had been leaking I assume effing up the splutch controller and possibly even capacitor. I removed the agitator and it was stuck so bad I ended up making my own "steering wheel puller" just to get the agitator off. The spline on the top rod of the transmissions had rusted so bad half of it was literally gone. I realized the bearing was almost impossible to remove and just put it all back together smothered in white lithium grease.
By the time I was done I was done I had put 20 hours and about $100-$120 into my 10 year old washer and even though this is a good video and you are obviously great engineer and repairman in retrospect I would just throw away my old washer or strip it for parts toss them on Ebay or something. Fair warning unless you are damn good repairman really more of an engineer like DuctTape Mechanic here, just buy a new washer.
This was more for research and development. But i hope you learned a lot during the process!
I watched another video on the topic and I think the reason it's built like that is because whirlpool doesn't want you rebuilding their transmissions, instead they would rather you order an entirely new part and so they make more money. The only motive is money for these big companies
Yeah it's truly sad
A new trans is 180. Pretty good pricpoint to get your machine back on the road.
Thinking outside the box👍Nice
How long did it take to do the re-build start to finish?
I would say it probably took 2.5 hours but I feel like I can do it in half the time now! BTW I enjoy your channel. Hope to hit 100k subs someday! Any tips?
@@DuctTapeMechanic Just keep making good videos. It takes time to build up the audience, but its like a rolling train, and if you do it right it just keeps going up I think.
Right on! Keep up the good work!
I follow both of you and in the past 3 days I've learned more about washers than I can say. I've tried every possible fix to not prevail with my GE washer. I'm so sad but thank the both of you for your informative videos.
Mine will not drain at all and the cost to have someone come out and fix it is the price of a new one. 😢
How about the center shaft? I have a maytag that has chewed up the splines on both the shaft and wash plate.
You're gonna need to replace the transmission if you want to save the washer.
There is no other way to save it?
I’m having the same with mine. I replace the suspension rods and hub kit and the tub still is off center like the splines are too far gone
I rebuild these. No need to drill a big hole or bend big tang. Good job on the top bottom swap. I say change to grease. Lol now i do e direct drives too
Tell me more..
@@JeffRobertson-he8withere are no internet videos on how to do a bearing change properly...though the guys in tiajuana do it all the time... think ill keep it that way too.. i even do the new direct drives now too. If my retarted ass can figure it out, you can too.
Is there much more involved in just replacing the top bearing? Any specific tools or jigs needed to separate the shaft and bearing from the housing? Thanks.
If there a seal between the inner and outer shaft? Mine is starting to get noisy.
Can the same thing be done to a gearcase?
I currently have mvwc565fw1… I having a violent shaking during spin cycle. I’ve replaced the suspension rods. New metal hub kit. But no luck. When i install the inner tub in place, it never sits level causing the hub to be off center. I do have quite a bit of teeth of the shaft rusted bad and I can physically wiggle the tub. Can one of the Amazon kits replace the shaft and bearings for this type of transmission?
I do not know of any transmission shaft kit for this sort of machine. It is a sealed transmission
What is the model number on this washer. Is it a WTW4900BW0 or WTW4900BW1?
I'm impressed !
Thank you!
Awesome video! Actually informative!
Thank you!
Can you make a video showing you showing the process replacing the transmission.
I have already done so
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hello thank you for the video. Do you have the bearing number or size? THANKS
Exellent...!!! Thankyou ....!!!!
Your welcome!
I have the same bearing problem. Do you know where I can buy the main bearing seal and agitator seals?
You mean the tub seal? Because the transmission is sold as one unit and is not meant to be serviceable
What does your wahser sound like in the spin cycle? Give video
Whatever you do don’t damage that steel flange sleeve.
Any idea of the Transmission Shalf Seals part number upper and lower?
Didn't get the part number (didn't think anyone would be interested)
@@DuctTapeMechanic ok
So, I guess if my machine is making bearing noise, it probably not worth repairing?
Yes, probably not worth it!
I disagree. You can replace (DIY) the gearbox. Part cost should be in range of $220-$260.
Try it. I did. Now i sell them lol.
Is it even worth the time and money to rebuild it? You can just buy a new transmission and swap it out.
Definitely not time efficient. This was more for research and development lol!
Price a new transmission and you will find swapping the transmission is not worth it. Almost $200 for the assembly.
Why do they leak oil.
Cheap seal at bottom of transmissions
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Go Pack Go! Actually got it from Lambeau!
@@DuctTapeMechanic Love it.
Love the hat.
Got it from Lambeau!
@@DuctTapeMechanic Awesome. Love the proshop. Visit everytime I'm in Green Bay.
New machines use silicone grease(PTFE) nowadays.....
Hi