My washer began leaking 2 year ago at which time a repair tech came and tightened the bolts around the drum. He said at the time that the seals probably needed to be replaced but this was a huge job and he would have to take the whole washer apart. Anyway, we never had any problems until recently when it began leaking again. I tried tightening these bolts myself and it has helped considerably but it still leaks a little right from the joint where the two peices meet. I also noticed that one of the shock absorbers is broken which explains why it vibrates like a helicopter!
Should I replace the shock and hope that will inturn help vibration and hence not leak?? or should I also replace the drum seal or is that really a "huge job" like he said it was

Thank you! I like tackling jobs like that so I'll give it a whirl. Quick question tho, anywhere I could get a manual or some rough instruction guide on replacing the tub seal?

I replaced the tub seal and...HORRAY!!! no more leaks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for the help!

Thanks...it took me nearly a solid 5 hours on Saturday!!! After I had it all apart I began to wonder if I'd ever get it back together! It was worth it tho. I like tackeling projects like that.

This internet is amazing. I just started having the same problem and need a new gasket. Any other parts to replace or look out for while dis- assembled. Mine is a Kenmore '02.

Thanks, Dave C.