Danni
Hi iv taken my washing machine apart to replace the bearings. Iv dismantled the tub to find the spider arm is broken. I'm struggling to find the part and I'm wondering if anyone knows if any other washing machine parts will be compatible with mine? It a Panasonic na-140vx3 10kg thanks in advance
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Panasonic NA-140VX3 broken drum spider during bearing replacement
- The problem
- During a bearing replacement on a Panasonic NA-140VX3 10kg washing machine, the tub was dismantled and the drum spider arm was found to be broken. The question was whether a compatible spider from another machine could be used.
- Likely cause
- Confirmed broken drum spider arm. The discussion also indicates that this part is often not sold separately for many machines, and in some cases only a complete drum or outer drum assembly is available.
- What fixed it
- Use only the part specified for the exact model; do not fit a spider or drum part from a different washing machine. Check parts availability for the exact model, as the repair may require a new drum or possibly a complete outer drum assembly with the inner drum fitted. The exact repair carried out was not confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Tub dismantled during bearing replacement
- Drum spider arm found broken
- Model identified as Panasonic NA-140VX3 10kg
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Drum spider arm
- Drum
- Outer drum assembly with inner drum fitted
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Hi. Many washing machines don’t have just the drum spider available, so you may have to buy a new drum. Some washing machines don’t even have drums available and you have to replace the entire outer drum with the inner drum already fitted. You can’t use anything except the part specifically for your model.
Check my links to Ransom Spares to find your model number and see what parts are available.
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