Tips on getting a stuck E61 group gasket off?
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So, I'll state at the outset that I haven't ever changed the group gasket on my espresso maker (Quickmill Anita), it's about 6 years old. It's definitely time now, and the rubber is completely hardened. I've had no luck trying to pry it with a screw driver. Even tried tapping into it with a screw, but no luck. Any advice?
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Also, in the eventuality that I do get it removed, is the replacement gasket the same size as what is commonly available for e61 groups?
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I've heard of people just digging them out if they are old and brittle. AFIAK, they are harder to remove the older they get.. before moving to silicone gaskets I replaced my Oscar gasket every few months or so.
I'm not sure on sizing.
As far as tools go, I've heard of people using dental picks, a small flat head screw drivers does the trick for me.
I'm not sure on sizing.
As far as tools go, I've heard of people using dental picks, a small flat head screw drivers does the trick for me.
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On my first gaggia classic I had to use a narrow wood chisel to get the fossilized rubber gasket off, worked pretty good.
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Ok, success. It took another go with a smaller screw. I screwed it into the gasket and then grabbed the head with a pair of pliers to pull, and it came right out.
Next issue- After cleaning the diffuser a bit, it looks like their is some oxidation on there. Thoughts? Can this be cleaned, or does it need to be replaced (of course- it's not coming out easy...)
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If that was my machine I would disassemble and then remove the group from the machine. I would invert it, cover all the other openings, and fill the shower area in the grouphead with a good cleaner (Urnex, TSP, OxyClean, et.al.) and let it soak until it was clean. You will likely need all new sleas seals inside the group anyway , so why not do it right?
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Remove the dispersion screw with a tool similar to this:
It is a stainless steel fender washer with a flat ground on it. Then do what Randy G. suggested.
Do yourself a big favor and order a new screen and CafeLat silicone grouphead gasket from Chris' Coffee plus any other parts you will likely need after the disassembly and inspection.
It is a stainless steel fender washer with a flat ground on it. Then do what Randy G. suggested.
Do yourself a big favor and order a new screen and CafeLat silicone grouphead gasket from Chris' Coffee plus any other parts you will likely need after the disassembly and inspection.