I have a maytag neptune TL that is from May of 2004 and recently it failed to complete the cycle. In any cycle it stops at a certain time remaining and just starts and stops continuously during the spin cycle. It sounds like the bearings are bad. I did a service cycle and it stops at the same point it does in normal washes. I tried to do a spin cycle test and it only reaches 480 rpm one way and then it tries to go the other way and it won't go. I cannot freely spin the tub with my hand CCW either.

I did all these tests from information I found on here but was stumped so I called the local repair guy and he came out and did the same stuff that I did then said he thinks it is the bearing but that they are not fixable. The company presses them in there at the factory and that the only way to repair it is to get a new tub and stick it in there. New tub costs 475 and a new motor costs 175 and thats with no labor yet.

I have already started looking at other washers but wanted to know if anyone on here thinks I could save my machine and keep what I have.

Please HELP!!!

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""New tub costs 475 and a new motor costs 175 and thats with no labor yet.""

Don't buy any parts just yet. After you read thru the threads I pointed you to see if you have the basic DIY skills to do the work. The skills required are very basic. I'm a tech in a different discipline and I feel any one can do this with the right attitude and a lil direction. But read thru the threads and see what you think.

Google this thread [FIXED] Maytag Neptune, Timer Problem go to the last few pages of this thread I feel it is your problem but I could be wrong. It was just extremely difficult for me to walk the owner thru the repair process. Please come back to this site for your support.......Dick

I have followed this thread and found it great info. Saw the picture of the ss wrap spring bent backwards and gasped. That is what I am fighting.

Here is my story: FAV9800AWQ Serial #1195418EL TL LCD

Machine ran strong until 2 years ago I laid stone in a lot of my house and washed my dirty clothes (mortar and grout) in the machine. One day the washer would not run. Took it apart cleaned and lubed everything I could see, (not the clutch) machine ran fine. Except a lot of bearing noise.

Two months ago water started leaking from the washer. Ordered and replaced spinner assembly. Lubed everything again (not the clutch) ran fine no leaks. Still had some bearing noise.

This week the machine gave out of balance errors. Water left in machine. Checked out of balance sensor. Pushed down on the right rear and left front. Got error codes, but in level position 'No Out Of Balance'.

Pulled clutch and found lower bearing rusted to spinner sleeve. Upper bearing was functioning. SS wrap spring wound backwards. Straightened spring, WD-40 and solvent and lube one-way roller bearings. They grab pretty tight.

Now, every time I put the clutch in it winds the spring backwards. A few more tries and the spring will break.

Tub spins by hand very freely. I packed grease into the outer tub bearings cavity and smooth spinning, no noise. Spindle and transmission seem to run smoothly. Get them spinning and it takes a few turns to stop rotating.

It's almost as if tightening the clutch binds it. Been over the diagrams a hundred times.

Is there an transmission test?
Since the tub spins freely CCW, the bearings aren't rusted.
Spinning the clutch CW by hand is easy. Wont spin CCW.
Transmission shaft seems to spin freely.

Got any ideas. My wife wants me to wash clothes.

I pulled the clutch out and found the lower one-way bearing which worked perfect by hand, seized onto the spinner sleeve. Had to hammer it out. I will order universal fit clutch for about $50 to $75 like you mentioned in another thread.

I am going to replace the tub seal and bearings while out.

This should do the trick. I'll let you know when the parts come in and I can replace them.


Thanks again.