hotpoint wma34 aquarius doesn't spin cycle?

hello i have washer model no as above wma34 1000spin.the drum bearin has gone.could i just replace bearing.i have took old one out.i have phones local place up 4 bearing.and they said you carnt just replace bearin.i would have 2 buy the back part off drum.then drum shaft would need angle grinding off.is that true.or can i just fit a new bearin and if so were could i get 1 from a.s.a.p thanx very much.

alex gibson
June 2010