Product review (1 stars): The transmission may be great but I can't install it part 1
After finally getting the tub nut off with the spanner wrench, which took a lot of wd40 and much pounding(a couple of days), I was able finish taking apart my washing machine. After verifying the part was the right one, I ordered the new transmission. It came in 2 days as promised.  It looked just like the original and I proceeded to install it. When trying to connect the brake end of the transmission to the motor frame(which attaches to the bottom of the plastic tub), I found that there were no threads on the brake assembly holes for the screws to go into. Figuring this was a manufacturing oversite( aka defect), I contacted Amazon for a replacement. Two days later, new transmission, same problem.  O.K. am I supposed to tap new threads myself? I got from Amazon, GE's direct parts line phone number. I spoke with them and verified that I do indeed have the right part number for my washing machine. Unfortunately they do not have a support line for technical questions, so I was unable to get very far with them.( useless, except the part number verification). I am now awaiting another replacement. I have every expectation that this part will have the same defect. Perhaps the next batch of parts they receive from GE will be better. I will update this saga later today after the part arrives. In the mean time, my washing machine has been broken for nearly a month, the machine is completely apart and spread out on the floor,my Wife is really pissed and just wants to buy another washer, and I can't get no satisfaction or answers! The reviews and ratings say the part works great. Has anyone else had this problem? If this part does not work Amazon wants to refund my money and send no more new parts. I want to fix my machine.