I have an old GE washer that dates from about 1980 or so. The model number is WWA8360VCLAD which seems to be non-existant to google and in anyone's model database including GE Parts online! :confused: I've done live chat at two separate parts websites to be asked twice to repeat the part number. For everyone's information I've attached a photo of the model plate to this post so there is no doubt that I've typed the model correctly.

Now, the problem: I have a small dripping leak that is on the front right side of the washer. It is leaking as soon as water is inside the tub. I've checked all the hoses, the pump, and water inlet and all are dry. So this leaves the boot seal. I found a partial service guide under the control panel which has the boot seal part number now I need to get the agitator off to replace it. I took off the cap and there is no bolt so from what I've gathered online I have to pull it up. I've pulled and pulled and hurt my chest muscles and fingers, but the #$#@ thing will not come out!
Obviously, I need more leverage. Can someone please help me?!
What can I use to gain enough leverage?

Thank you,
Henry

Boy those are a blast to get off. Beat the top, and the sides of the agitator with a hammer, and maybe loosen up thrty years of dried up detergent, then grab the bottom, and pull up hard. The other thing you can use is a belt. You get the belt, and slide it under the agitator, and you get on one end of the belt, and a friend on the other end of the bele, and pull hard. They used to also make a rubber type of tube, that would slide under the agitator, and then you would hook up a water hose to it, and then fill the tube with water, and it would push up the agitator. Good Luck!! Tom ww.applianceeducator.com

You're telling me. As I said I strained my chest muscles trying to pull the thing. I have an old belt I was throwing in the trash and I retrieved it. Along with putting some hot water on the agitator perhaps it will work. How hot can the plastic take? Can I put near-boiling water on it without it melting? Obviously it can take up to probably 140-160 (normal hot water heater max temps), but would it be likely to take higher?

Also, a little more background on this unit: I bought it in 1993 from a used appliance store when we moved to TX. The first thing it did was leak water onto the floor! The dealer sent someone out who fixed the leak and I know now sealed
the tub/drum seal to both the drum and the lid. This caused me to have to repair the tub/drum seal when I pulled the lid looking for the leak. I'm wondering now if they were stupid enough to seal the agitator in place too
If they did they used silicone I or II. How would go about disolving the silicone if it's under there without also disolving the agitator plastic?