Slightly embarrassing but I think it is just one washer missing that was in my box of bits. Have half filled the chamber, will go out for dinner and see if it has leaked when I get home. Thanks again
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She's running in my shed but have not got the doser to stop leaking yet. I reckon it is just a case of getting a thick enough o-ring, problem is, when I am not busy, I am lazy! What issues does yours have? It was all pretty straightforward, especially with the help around here (thanks everyone!)
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Hi MF, I think I have a similar problem too some times but mine seems to be more time spent on forums than actually doing things.
I bought it as one of the group collar bolts had sheared and the steam valve leaks a little. I've just started to tear it down and noticed that the boiler which had been repaired once before may also still be leaking but that's not insurmountable as I'm a fridge mechanic by trade and its a copper boiler.
I wasn't planning on pulling the dosing chamber completely apart to descale it, but if you do want some pictures of what the washer /O-ring looks like I am more than happy to.
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Well, it has been a while between shots, but the Cimbali is finally taking pride of place on the brew bench! The leak from the dosing chamber just needed a new washer and o-ring. I think that was the last thing to sort out.
The steam wand drips a little so will rebuild that eventually, but for now I just want to enjoy it. It's going to take some practice steaming milk,this thing is an absolute beast! May need to hit up coffee parts for some different tips.
Thanks everyone for all the great advice and Chris and Pedro for the parts, I may be asking one of you for a quieter pstat soon though!
Excuse the tablet pic
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