Jon: Are you certain that the shaft is bent? Not to doubt you, but I get the impression that you are new to TT's and I have never seen this happen before.
If it is, then I think that you are correct (a motor replacement is in order).
If you already own a 3009, which model is it? I am using a 3009II on a TD125II with good results. The 3009II (non-improved) has enough mass to work well with a variety of cartridges, which is nice. I would not bother mounting a good arm to the table if the problem you describe is not remedied.
Anyway, the bearing should be cleaned out (I use electrician's alcohol and Q-Tips) and refilled (I use Singer's sewing machine oil, not their multi/purpose oil).
You can also try cleaning the belt, the plastic roller and the platter wall, where the belt rides, (electrician's alcohal again) and then lightly powder the belt with talc (shaking off any excess). If you still hear a slight clicking or rustle from the plastic roller try switching speeds back and forth and if this does not work lift up the platter and lightly tap (or depress) the spindle and the roller assembly (it is spring mounted) as this will sometimes get rid of or reduce the noise.
I am sorry to hear that the table is damaged in some way and do not know the availabilty of replacement motors (if this is what it needs). Why not try asking in the Vinyl Forum @ audioasylum.com?
I often see TD160's go for well under $200 in good "stated" condition and though it is your money, this might be the best way to go (depending on what the problem is). A properly working 160 or 160II with a good arm (such as the 3009II) is still very competative (sound wise) against the new (up to $1K) TT's.
Please keep us updated and do try the Audio Asylum forum.
If it is, then I think that you are correct (a motor replacement is in order).
If you already own a 3009, which model is it? I am using a 3009II on a TD125II with good results. The 3009II (non-improved) has enough mass to work well with a variety of cartridges, which is nice. I would not bother mounting a good arm to the table if the problem you describe is not remedied.
Anyway, the bearing should be cleaned out (I use electrician's alcohol and Q-Tips) and refilled (I use Singer's sewing machine oil, not their multi/purpose oil).
You can also try cleaning the belt, the plastic roller and the platter wall, where the belt rides, (electrician's alcohal again) and then lightly powder the belt with talc (shaking off any excess). If you still hear a slight clicking or rustle from the plastic roller try switching speeds back and forth and if this does not work lift up the platter and lightly tap (or depress) the spindle and the roller assembly (it is spring mounted) as this will sometimes get rid of or reduce the noise.
I am sorry to hear that the table is damaged in some way and do not know the availabilty of replacement motors (if this is what it needs). Why not try asking in the Vinyl Forum @ audioasylum.com?
I often see TD160's go for well under $200 in good "stated" condition and though it is your money, this might be the best way to go (depending on what the problem is). A properly working 160 or 160II with a good arm (such as the 3009II) is still very competative (sound wise) against the new (up to $1K) TT's.
Please keep us updated and do try the Audio Asylum forum.