how can i fix a noisy zanussi jet system 1200?

My zanussi jet system 1200 washing machine makes a knocking noise as the drum turns on spinning the noise is very loud as if a jumbo jet is about to take off, took of the cover could see black powder on one of the metal spurs at the back.
Can any one help.
jas rai, June 2005


done
Drum bearing problems.

£120??? New washer time!

www.washwise.co.uk, June 2005
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