Hotpoint Aquarius WM22...what's this bit do?

[JakeDrummond]

A friend's "tried and trusted" (old but good) washing machine, an Aquarius DeLuxe 1000 WM22, is making strange high pitched whines, like my mate is when the thought of paying for a new machine crops up, so I had a look.
I took the top cover off and saw that on the end of the electric motor is a misaligned plastic and aluminium bracket, which I assume should be aligned with the drive belt, but looks well bent by coming into contact with the side casing, exactly where the dents are! I reckon an off balance load or worn shock absorber is the root of the trouble which caused that to happen, which I'll sort once I get the bracket problem solved.
The bracket/assembly thing on the end of the motor is secured by an 8mm or so bolt and is attached by cable to the door so I thought perhaps this is a safety brake?

Questions are thus;
What is the bracket's purpose?
Where can I source one?

Many thanks..................Jake

 

[rocks1]

its called a pecker asembly its releases the door lock .if its broke its due to oob loads hitting cabinet , ie bath towels and bath mats .

 

[JakeDrummond]

Thanks for that.
As you say; broken when the assembly got bashed on the casing where there are a few dents showing. I'll see if I can source one via ESpares.

Off topic, but is Shag Island neard your location?

 

[rocks1]

nah .im in england just change it when im bored not got a clue where it is

 

[rocks1]

http://www.espares.co.uk/part/washing-machines/p/1085/0/0/0/475066/metal-pecker-assembly.html

 

[JakeDrummond]

Thanks for the address Rocks, I'll give them a try.

Seems our moderator is unaware of the GENUINE name of the Island, and assumes I was being naughty!
I have a mate who sailed through the Islands and he mentioned having seen Shag Island, so named because of the amount of SEABIRDS which gave it it's name........or should I say SE****DS?