I opened the machine up and tested the motor stand alone as i thought it might be the bearings,
Motor was fine.
Attached to the motor is a plastic fan that a bit had broken off and was trapped within the couling of the dryer.
removed debris and replaced the fan £14.99 and eveything is fine
dekmac2000
December 2005
Hi Derek!
Although not familiar with the machine it may be around the front area as many manufacturers use a heat resistant felt between the drum and front panel. The drum sits on this when turning. If the felt disintegrates you then get metal to metal contact followed by loud scraping noise.
Just an idea.