Hello, I need some more input. If you look at the full size picture, you can see that the nuts at the top and bottom are encrusted by a mix of rust and scale. The nuts are incredibly tight. Will it suffice to spray them with some light oil and let it sit for a day? Also, the

Thanks for the instructions, RC! It wasn't quite clear to me from your instructions. Since the machine works properly, I have a new theory - it might be leaking water that weakened the asbestos cement and then the added heat from the boiler let the coating burst. Not a nice sight anyway. I will try ...

I found the link to RCMann's thread "here". It encourages me to try and get rid of the asbestos cement, although it would be either expensive or illegal to dispose of it. I have some hope that I can keep my machine now. I probably need to find out what kind of acid wash RCMann used

Good idea! I already looked at the website and the boiler itself seems to be about the only part that one cannot order. I will give Markus a call on monday to find out what he thinks of it

After having gotten replacement gaskets for my Cremina, I set forth to use them after having them lying around for about two months. Halfway into dismantling the Cremina, I realize the schematics sent to me with the gaskets are for a maxi-matic. I should have realized that earlier on, but thought th...

You'd probably find something on {link} - but I never was active on that site, so I can't really say. "It's easier to stay out than to get out." With lever machines, this is quite true

Hello Steve, it took them a week, but that's OK. I would've written them today for a reminder. Regards, oliof

Hello Steven, I ordered a complete gasket set as well as a new security valve from Olympia. Now I am waiting for a reply for them. How long did they take to process your order? Regards, Harald

Hello Steve, I had quite a hard time to find the link you meant. Actually, I like their ordering scheme a lot. Regards, Harald edited because I finally saw the light

Thanks for the input, the machine does switch heat off and on as before, so I think a gasket replacement is in order. As far as I know, this hasn't been done as long as I have the machine, and I cannot vouch for the previous owners. I am still waiting for an answer from the olympia folks about where