Hey folks,
So I just got my package of seals and gaskets from Orphan Espresso (which I much say was packed well & sent quickly) but through an oversight of my own I didn't realize the group seal and gasket rebuild kit doesn't include the piston rod C clip. I'm pretty eager to get the group rebuilt this weekend and I feel like an idiot for missing this so I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions about where I could source this clip locally.
Does anyone have the proper size/diameter/measurement for this? As long as it's stainless steel it's OK, correct?
Attached is a pic of the clip I'm looking for.
Thanks so much, I'll post photos of the restoration when it's complete (though here's one from the day I brought it home).


(clip photo swiped from http://www.orphanespresso.com)

have you taken the machine apart yet ?
what i mean is, are you sure you need a new one ?

i've rebuilt a few machines so far now, and none have needed the snap ring or washer replaced;
the originals were copper or stainless steel and in perfect shape.. even on the 46 year old pavoni

but if you do need it look for a good industrial fastener supplier..
around here the go to place would be mcmaster-carr
i don't know the size the olympia requires but probably something like:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#98394a437/=69k4gx

Hey Garth, try the Faema Toronto on Davenport Rd. You can give them a call (416- 964-1010 or 416-656-1555), the lady who answers (Elena) is pretty helpful. I think the C-clip is the same size as that used on the older Pavoni's.

I had no success at hardware stores.

BTW, McMaster-Carr no longer ships to Canada.

Thanks for the feedback - I went ahead and ordered from OE after I realized I needed the washer too (it's pretty unique with 4 holes).
coelcanth - thanks for the response, to answer your question - yup, I've taken the whole thing apart and the ring and clip were a bit rusted and pretty gnarly - best to just start fresh if I'm rebuilding the whole thing...
Thanks everyone.

tangje wrote:Hey Garth, try the Faema Toronto on Davenport Rd. You can give them a call (416- 964-1010 or 416-656-1555), the lady who answers (Elena) is pretty helpful. I think the C-clip is the same size as that used on the older Pavoni's.

I had no success at hardware stores.

BTW, McMaster-Carr no longer ships to Canada.

Last time I called FAEMA about a GICAR flowmeter they were as useful as a dialtone.....

Hi, I discovered I had the same issue last night with piston seal clip. Mine was rusted pretty badly and broke as I tried to remove it. I sent a message to OrphanEspresso that maybe they want to include those hardware parts (clip and perfed ring) as part of a larger repair rebuild Cremina kit as now my machine awaits those parts from Idaho! (I am in NJ). They are very helpful and seem to have more than what any one could need for their machine.

Good luck,

Steve

Yeah, I'm with you Steve.
Doug - if you happen to read this thread, please consider including the C-clip and washer in the group rebuild kit. I'm sure most folks would gladly pay an extra couple of bucks.
No big deal either way, just a thought.
For the record, I spent yesterday re-assembling my machine with a pal (who's now determined to get a Cremina of his own) and it's looking great, OE made the rebuild a piece of cake, as I didn't have to spend a huge amount of time or money sourcing the stuff I needed.
I'll post a full teardown/rebuild entry soon.

Hi All! We didn't include the hardware kit because only about 20% of the rebuilds need a new clip, or perfed washer. But, we did rearrange so that the hardware kit is at the top, near the gasket kits.

Unfortunately, it turns out sometimes to be a lot like a plumbing job...when you get home, you find there's ONE more thing you need...