I have replaced the front counterweight, and put the tub back into the case, refitted all wires and hoses, but I am stuck at the last stage! The door seal on this model is permanently fixed to the case, and uses a spring to hold it to the tub edge, but I can't see any way of refitting it. It seems impossible to do, as there's no physical way to push the seal onto the tub edge all the way round and then get the spring on. Please can you advise on a technique to achieve this? I have followed your "replacing bearings" video which is very useful, but on that machine, the seal fits onto the case, which seems much easier. Thanks.

The front counterweight in my Hotpoint WMAL641 washing machine has disintegrated, so I want to fit a new one. I've removed the top and console, but it appears that the front of the casing is welded to the rest of the casing. Can you advise if there's a way to get the front off to get access to the front counterweight, or do I really have to remove the drum completely? (!!)