I am OK with DIY and have striped the cleaner down to as least posssible but now need special alan key type tool to try and undo motor. Anybody with experience of this.
John

John Murray, January 2008

I heartily agree with getting Dyson to do the job, however the cost is now£65.

Having looked at several online spares suppliers, I resigned myself to spending £40+ on a motor, £12+ on a post-motor filter and the shipping.

As I'd be spending about sixty quid anyway I figured what the hey, I'll get Dyson to do it fo rthe extra fiver.

Put a request in online on Thursday, got a call Friday morning and had the visit booked for the following Monday morning.

The guy came, fitted new motor and post-motor filter.

He also fitted a new post-motor filter cover - the old one needed a good clean and I guess that was the quickest way.

He also fited a new clutch and belt assembly (Its a DC07 all floors) "cos the old one looked a bit worn"

He also fitted a new main drive belt

He's also ordered a new pre-motor filter assembly

He's also ordered a new cyclone

I've had another look at the same online supplier sites and totted up what we got. It is about £130+ worth of bits.

I reckon that's pretty good.

John, February 2008

OK to replace Dyson motors - they are as tricky as hell but once you've done one they aren't so bad. The allen screw you talk about is actually a torx type - allen keys don't fit. Motors are awkward to fit into their rubber sleeve and connecting the electric wires can be a pain if your fingers are like bananas (like mine). Did you know that Dyson will repair any vac for £50 (minus filters) at your home? Makes sense when a motor will cost you £40 or thereabouts.

John, January 2008