When it rains it pours!

wp23n said
how old is thr dryer? if its not that old go to repairclinic.com and search out what its doing this site will tell you how to fix your dryer and give you a link to the cheapest parts available which you will have in about 2 days. 8 out of 10 times its the timer switch
which operates everything andf that site will tell you how to test it, all you need is hand toold and an ohm meter.

i also and a fan of JB weld on the oil pan, had to do it a while back on my wifes grand marquis thanks to a hunk of steel lying in the highway.
drained the oil and then used carb cleaner to get the residue, stuck the JB weld and it worked perfect.

The dryer was a freebie that came with our place so im not losing anything on it. It looks to be circa 1980's ,squared off big ugly knobs with bright orange indicators and wood grain finish on the control panel.

it was less than perfect when we first started using it and spiffed it up as little to make it last a little longer (took it apart and greased the rear bearing about 6 months ago because it was squealing so loud).....I was expecting that would be what would fail on in instead of what ended up failing on it.

to buy parts for it and put time into it would not be worth it honestly because it will need a new drum belt and a new rear drum bearing and whatever is causing it to have to heat limit....I might aswell scour craigslist for a used one.

but thanks anyhow.

and as for the oil pan, I would have used jb weld but I did not have any handy at the time so silicone will make due for now until things pick back up and we can get a new oil pan and gasket.

found a new oil pan for $82.99 and the gasket for $45.00 (has a built in windage tray by the looks of it which is why it must be so expensive).

thanks for the good wish's guys.