Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration 1980 Model...

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Last year Richard (Richard1983) from Leeds UK posted about his Hoover 1980`s A3110 washing machine started to have a few issue, pump, leaks, suspension and then timer sticking issues, we where going to get him along at the next meet up but having thought about it on a busy weekend it would be difficult to concentrate on getting it fixed and not enjoy the fun and distractions - so we arranged to get it down to Cardiff at Dr Mathews (keymatic3203) along with timer surgeon Gary (Electron1100) and scrub nurse Lee (hotpoint95622)in order to give the old girl a full service!!

The Hoover A3110 Automatic washing Machine was produced in 1980 and was the 2nd generation of 1100rpm fast spinning machines, 10lb washload, hot & cold fill, 3 spin speeds 500 for delicates, 800 woollens, 1100 cottons, vitreous enamel outer drum, stainless steel inner, 3 compartment dispenser for pre-wash, main wash powder and fabric conditioner.

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Rating plate Made in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales!!

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Top off awaiting surgery

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Crouzet 879 timer awaiting new replacement..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Dr Gary (Electron1100) with new timer.. Scrub Nurse Lee with liquid refreshment before the mamoth task ahead..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Timers side by side, now all we need to do is swap 100+ wires...

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Soap Dispenser looking forward to a bleach bath!!

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Door awaiting new seal to avoid further leaks and rusting, a rustoleum paint job will ensue as well

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Back & Top off, unscrewing the wiring loom transit bar across the back of the drum ..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Pump out and checked

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Motor out and top brace panel unscrewed for easy access..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Inlet valves are hot and twin cold for wash and rinse..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Soap dispenser with leaky tray to tub hose..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Nurse Lee (Hotpoint95622) puts the old girl under and removes door and boot..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Meanwile Dr Matt gets ready to remove the backplate and inner drum which where a replacement from the later Logic series done some years ago by the previous owner, these could be purchased complete with drum, spider , backplate and bearings from Hoover as a complete unit - the bearings did not require replacement!!

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Undoing connections to heater and thermostats and removing the 12 tub bolts..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

nearly done!!

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Always a good sign when the power tools come out, so much easier than screws to manual!!

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Motor out ready for overhaul, new bearings and brushes!!

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Backplate and tub with screws removed ready for removal..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

12 screws - check, backplate - check, removal commencing ..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Prizing out the backplate from stuck rubber seal

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

And Pull...

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

A light coating of limescale, nothing a dose of Calgon will keep clear, and Mathew starts to prize the rubber seal away for cleaning and re-newal

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Outer vitreous tub with a coating of limescale, nothing a vinegar bath and Calgon shouldnt fix, you can now see the sump drain hole and heater bracket..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

But wait - all are puzzled as to why there is part of the drum that has a clean band around it?

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Further inspection is required..

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Uugh - those of a delicate disposition may now retire for a large sherry or G & T...The wash tongs are called for along with forceps and a scapel!!

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

Oh.....unmentionables stuck around the backplate and heater, now we can see why part of the drum is shiny clean - although the trollies are most certainly NOT,
All in the room immediatley knew that knowing the current owner - these must have been the previous said owners items!!

 

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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration

More anaesthesia and tea was needed at this point and normal service resumed!! The heater was cleaned and you could see where the label and gusset must have burned!!