My top loader didn't drain and it make an extremely loud almost grinding type of sound. i emptied the washer and lifted to see if something was caught underneath. when i lifted to washer i found a puddle of what looked and smelled like grease. my question is i am not sure if it is the motor ( though even with the grinding noise the water did seem to drain. i emptied the washer using a wet vac.) or if it the gear case?

Hi well if there is grease then this is a big problem heres another way of checking lift up the bottom of the machine and tilt it back do you see grease or oil on the inside walls of the machine this sounds like a transmission that is going bad the part itself can be from 96-180 dollars for a new transmission for a technician t come out and repair it your looking in the area of around 300 or higher If you have any further questions please message me back and please remember to rank how this opinion helped in your appliance situation Thanks again
Rick