Elektra Semiautomatica boiler leak

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Dogshot
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#1: Post by Dogshot »

After much sleuthing and a few dead-end repairs, I (think I) have located the leak at the bottom of my Semiautomatica. Water drips from the screw at the bottom of the boiler, listed as one of the bolts #36 in the photo of the parts diagram (thank-you Stefano's website for the diagram), with accompanying washers #37 and #38. Although it leaks when the machine is up to temp, the leak is worse when the machine cools. This sounds like a gasket, but there are several possible things to replace. I suspect the problem is the boiler gasket (part #1)? And are there any suggestions for the easiest way to do this? It looks as though I will have to remove the following:
- all the bigger bolts (the #36)
- all the plumbing and electrical at the bottom of the boiler
- the chromed tubes that act as the water intake from the reservoir and boiler refill
- the smaller bolts listed as #4 in the parts diagram



I am planning to order new washers for the bolts and a new boiler gasket. Will I need any other parts as well?

I'd appreciate any advice!

Mark
LMWDP #106