Hi all, I have a GE GTW485 that was actually given to me free (not sure if thats a good thing yet or not).. when i got it it would not advance from wash to drain or spin. If i turned it to the drain or spin function it started the beginning of a new wash.. So, I pulled out the lid switch, was able to dissassemble it, noticed that the contacts were not touching at all (it had no continuity before i ever pulled it apart) so i fixed the contacts, checked out the electromagnetic in it, everything seemed fine. put it back on, nothing... so i pulled out the pump, it tested fine, no blockage, out it back on and it would drain but not spin. pulled off the pressure switch tube, not blocked, not water in it. put it back on, nothing.. went through diagnostics, it pulled several codes, ill post them in a few when i got back in and recheck, but now back to not draining or spinning. ive already done the lid reset for the motor, didnt work. now the last few times I have tested it trying a quick wash when it gets to where it should drain and spin I hear i guess the best way to explain it is like it sounds like something around the motor is trying to engage, but it doesnt sound healthy at all, almost a grind, then after a few seconds it go right back to wash (agitation) most of the codes it is popping up are lid switch and pressure switch, but they both have tested fine.. so im at a loss.... thanks for any help!

Or bellows, rubber mold, whatever it's called. It's basically a seal that doubles as a bearing surface for the front of the spin tub. Do these stretch over time? Talking 14 years here.. I took one off to replace something else in the washer and now it won't fit on the lip of the steel tub because of what seems like extra 3 inches of material around the circumference. Has anyone run into this? Time for a new one? Appreciate any info.