wrote:
All,

I have a 5 YO Hotpoint wlw3310b washing machine. A few weeks ago it
starting squeaking in the wash cycle, then the agitator stopped
working
altogether. I pulled the agitator and noticed the plastic up in the
shaft was stripped. There may also be some wear on the slots on the
shaft (the metal pole which spins the agitator. If i push down on
the
agititor (with the kill switch bypassed) it works again.

Its an old machine. Are there some easy quick fixes to increase the
friction between the agitator and the pole it sits on? Perhaps a
carefully placed nut and bolt(least desirable)? Or perhaps epoxy,
electrical tape, rubber bands, O-Rings, or other things to increase
friction between the agitator and the shaft? I see I can replace the
agititor for $50 or so online, are there generic versions to buy at
Home Depot?

I am about to embark on a trial and error mission, but wanted to
appeal
to the experts first to make sure i don't do something stupid.

Thank You....

Hi,

I have a 5 YO Hotpoint wlw3310b washing machine.

That is part of a full model# and the washer is probably more like 10+
years old.

Are there some easy quick fixes to increase the
friction between the agitator and the pole it sits on?

Replace the drive block inside the agitator and clean up the tranny
shaft.

This is a common coupler that is onside the agitator...it can strip out
if the washer has been over loaded a few times.

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=3365
Washing machine agitator coupling, for 20 spline drive shaft
transmissions.

This may help,
http://www.applianceaid.com/ge-os-wa...l#agitate-prob

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/