I'm Completely Agitated. Maytag A211

[christinemmxxiv]

Broken belt... will be replacing both belts. Maytag Model A211 Series 4... I believe this machine is approximately 40-45 years old. My dream machine.

I would appreciate a recommendation/link to purchase new belts.

The printing on broken agitator belt TO MAYTAG 2-11125-4E 3*C
The printing on water pump belt T 2-11124-3

The motor tension looks/feels good. Should I lightly spray any WD40 on tracks? Or buy some type of grease to apply lightly on tracks with a Q-tip? No special reason to do this except that I don't know if it's ever been done.

Thank you!

A big thanks again for the correct diagnosis on this machine from you last year. Purchased new water intake valve from the link provided.

 

[qsd-dan]

Genuine FSP or Maytag belts ONLY. No aftermarket!! Here's a good deal:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/297806453052

NO WD40!! Maytag used their own special silicone grease for the tracks that has yet to be properly replicated. People have used various silicone greases with different results. I've tried all different revisions and nothing works quite like the original stuff. The only way you'll get your hands on the grease is by purchasing a 205000 spring/glide/grease kit....which has also become NLA. There are a few kits on Ebay.

 

[phillymatt53]

20 years ago, I cleaned the motor track assembly used with a light smear of Super Lube synthetic grease.
No issues, still fine.

 

[christinemmxxiv]

Thank you very much for the link! I wasn't sure where to look. Whirlpool/Maytag is all the same thing now, right? Looks good! I think I will contact this seller because I want to buy the pump belt also. Appreciate the recommendation.

OMG thank you so much for letting me know about the WD40!! I feel like an idiot, but I'm so glad I mentioned it. I just said something about it to my brother and his reaction was the same as yours LOL. I will look for the kit you recommended and if I can find one... I will apply the grease sparingly. Motor still sliding on the tracks, I don't know why I'm trying to find more to worry about.

Thank you.

 

[christinemmxxiv]

20 years ago, I cleaned the motor track assembly used with a light smear of Super Lube synthetic grease.
No issues, still fine.

Thank you for your advice. It's good to know your experience, I will check everything out.