Simpson washing machine problem have taken out stainless steel wash bowl and the plastic top/seal around it has water in it is that normal for that to happen

Sounds like the suspension springs or damper have come unhitched. It seems a common issue for leaks.

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Check the water pump. If the pump shaft seals have worn out, it will leak water. I recently replaced a pump for a client with a similar problem but it wasn't shutting down from a short circuit caused by water. The pumps for Simpson machines are still in production and are quite easy to replace (find an appliance reconditioning shop and get a good used unit - it will save you some money). Also check the pump hoses for splits/leaks. Second place to look is the main agitator shaft seals for the wash bowl. This is a more involved repair and will require disassembly of the wash bowl/agitator to access it. There will also be a bearing on the shaft that should be replaced at the same time (washing powder is alkaline and will attack metal - once the seals protecting the bearings have failed, the bearing will rust out) Unfortunately the Simpson is a tough beast and isn't easy to tilt over to see where the water is coming from. You shouldn't need to turn the power on to find the leak. Just prop up one side of the machine with 2 blocks of wood etc and dump a few buckets of water into it and observe the underside with a torch (if it has been leaking substantially there should be tell-tale water stains in the vicinity of the leak)

You will probably find the agitator is spinning but steel bowl isn't. Either brake release is not working or clutch problem. Not an easy fix. Best to get someone out to repair it.

that is a direct drive

is the agitator (plastic rod )loose or sloppy
if you look down the inside of the agitator
do you see a nut at the base holding the agitator tight


if the timer is working
and water can pump in and out
that is good

bad
if you cant hear the motor click in
it will need to have the inspection cover taken off
for service or part replacement

Simpson washing machines are known for this, The seal in to top of the gearbox fails which allows water to enter the gearbox, this forces the grease out of the gearbox into the machine, The fix is an expensive gearbox swap.

There is a rubber tube that goes from the outside of the outer plastic bowl up to the pressure switch in the top panel. It is on the left rear corner. It may have been pulled off the pressure switch. Look under on that corner and locate where it is attached to the plastic bowl. if that is OK then follow the tube up and check top connection.
Hope this will help you.

A 5.5kg capacity front load washer with a stainless steel spinbowl, 8 wash programs, variable spin speeds, 2.5 star energy rating and a WELS 4 star water efficiency rating (56 litres). General Specifications Colour: white Overall Dimensions (Check installation guides in downloads for exact dimensions) Overall Height: 850 mm Overall Width: 600 mm Overall Depth: 630 mm Key Specifications and Features Capacity: 5.5 kg Energy star rating on old scale: 2.5 stars Spin Bowl: Stainless steel Wash Programs: 8 Water efficiency star rating (WELS): 4 WELS Water consumption: 56 Litres Other Specifications Door opening - Large: 300 mm Door opening angle: 165 degrees EAN: 8853328005026 Variable spin speeds: 800,650,500 rpm Other Features Colours 40/ Colours cold: Yes Cotton 60 / Cotton 60 eco / Cotton cold: Yes Cycle start/pause button: Yes Delicates 30 / Delicates cold: Yes Extra rinse: Yes EZILoader: Large EZILoader doors makes loading and unloading your washing easy. Levelling legs: The levelling legs may be adjusted if the floor is not level, to ensure correct operation of the washing machine Pre-wash: Yes Pushbutton electronic options: Yes Quick Wash: Yes Rinse/ Drain / Spin: Yes Rotary Electronic Controls: Yes Wool 30: Yes Warranty Details 2 years from the date of first purchase (3 months for commercial applications) and subject to the conditions set out in the warranty card accompanying the product when purchased.

the inner bowl has whats called a balance ring which means the top layer ring around bowl has water inside to keep washer balanced...this is perfectly normal

yes it is replaceable any good washing machine parts shop will have them cheaper to buy a second hand one though but you can buy straight from the manufacturers but that will more than likely come fully built with the inner drum in it which will make it easier for you to fit m8 if you dont have the phone number than you can find all manufacturers in the argos book