when coins or other foreign objects are put in the machine they work themselves between the drum and the tub shearing the plastic lugs on the underside of the paddles
the metal you removed is the bracket for retaining the heater and a new heater will most likely be required
remove lower back panel, disconnect wires and undo nut, heater slides out from rear,underneath heater position is the sump hose (black rubber hose retained with jubilee clip )this will also have to be checked as the coins will have ended up here
good luck
monthehoops
September 2009
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