Hi i have the same problem, have you managed to sort it out was it the Bearings?
cs
April 2009
remove rear panel,remove belt,spin drum by hand and see if noise still apparent.
if so then it sounds like the drum bearings are away,if not then turn motor by hand and if noisy then motor bearings need replacing,however probably cheaper to buy new motor
adamski
February 2009
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