How do I remove the belt that goes from the motor to the durm on a wfk 2401 washer

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Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
If you are certain that it is a belt problem and not a motor one, you need to purchase a replacement belt (the same applies if it IS a motor problem- change the belt at the same time!)
Belts are not expensive- sorry I do not know how much yours would cost- and are easy to be changed by a competent person:-
REMOVE POWER FROM THE MACHINE AND REMOVE THE BACK.
The motor support bolts should be loosened and the old belt removed. Often putting the new belt on is a bit of a struggle, even with the motor 'loose', because it is new and smaller!
Once on it should be tensioned by pulling the motor against the belt firmly- but not over tight- and the motor support bolts tightened.
ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD ANY FORM OF LEVERAGE BE USED TO TENSION THE BELT. THAT COULD LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE BELT, MOTOR AND BEARINGS- EXPENSIVE!

If it turns out to be the motor, it is false economy to just have the brushes changed although financially very attractive. Experience of others is that the brushes may only last months unless, that is, the motor is totally refurbished at the same time. It depends on how old the motor is and how much wear the commutator has had. New motors are not cheap, though. Ours for a Bosch cost GBP250- but it's your choice!


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Thanks and good luck!
John C

yes he is right!!! ask yourself this,,,,after 9 years have you had your money worth out the dryer yet? and the washer???
go on treet yourself,,,buy a new lot,,,you know you wont to?
and what a slap in the face for all your friends,,,"look what i got!"
rasssssp!

Check the carbon brushes on the motor.

I just had the same problem last week Aug 1 2009
on our WFK 2401 purchased in 2001

If you hear no motor spinning when it should then it's something
with the motor. If you hear motor spinning, esp spin cycle, but
the drum doesn't spin, then probably broken belt ($30 part).

Since I work on cars (this is very much like an alternator+belt) and wanted to avoid a $100 service call (just to come to house) and
at least try for a quick fix before buying a new washer, I opened the back, confirmed belt looked ok, so tried
replacing the brushes in the motor, and it worked.

For a good description on how to do this see
http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/
I took some pics, and time permitting will post more details
to this dossy site to help fellow owners.
I purchased the brushes at partstap.com for $50 (incl tax+ship)

Remove rear panel of washer.
Remove drive belt.
Unscrew the 2 bolts that hold motor to tub back.
Remove motor plug
Lever notor back with a screwdriver or similar, keeping a firm hold on motor.and remove motor
At the rear end of motor away from pulley you will see the brushes and the armature.
Remove brushes, and if there is less than 4 or 5mm of carbon left, then replace them.
Lightly clean the armature with emery cloth.
Refit in reverse order. Test.
Plz rate my solution.
Thanks.

To change brushes in Bosch motor.
Remove rear panel of washer, undo 2 screws that secure motor at front end, remove motor plug, lever motor back with a screwdriver or similar, and remove motor retaining a hold on it,\ so as not to drop it .
Replace brushes fitted at rear end of notor.
Refit motor and belt.
Plz rate my solution.
Thanks.

put machine near an outside door let the empty hose lie outside that will drain the water out........then check the pump for a blockage ........

cheers