Leaking oil I just changed the motor coupling on my Kenmore 60 series washing machine and now it is leaking oil from the coupling area.

oil leaking is a good indication not to use the transmission

probably your drain pump leaking it has a seal right where it attaches to motor,,,,mine is leaking there but haven't replaced it yet! lol

TRY TO CHECK THE RUNNING CAPACITOR MAY BE THE OIL THAT YOU SAW CAME FROM THE DAMAGE CAPACTIOR.

Tip the washer onto the front and you will be able to see through the bottom to look for leaks.

the transmission seal may be going out leaking oil

Hi MPT,

Don't take the back panel off!!!

Watch this video to learn how to access the machine.


Generally on a Whirlpool built Kenmore like yours, the drain pump has failed and now it's leaking. The pump is right there in front, the big round white thing. It's connected to the motor by 2 clips. It'll be one of two types of pump... this one or this one <----notice the difference in hose connections?

It's easy to replace, just make sure that the machine is completely empty when you remove the hose or have a shop-vac handy when you do.

And don't forget to rate my solution as "FixYa", deal?

SG

its probably in the gear case. or spin tube bearings. did you see any oil leaks on the gear case or clutch and break area.

AS LONG AS THE MOTOR RUNS, I WOULD CHECK THE CLUTCH RIGHT UNDER THE TUB TO SEE IF OIL HAS LEAKED INTO THE PADS CAUSING IT TO SLIP. IF NO OIL OR EXCESSIVE PAD DUST INDICATING WEAR, IT MAY BE A PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION.