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  • #16
    Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

    Once a month is good. Run a couple of shoots after see it make any different. Other wise try the lubricants.

    Good luck

    Renzo

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    • #17
      Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

      Guys, I picked up some grease from Jaycar today & just did my VBM. Smooth as silk now. My biggest regret is that I didnt do it years ago. I couldve avoided the wear on the cam. I might make this a regular ritual every few months when I change my group gasket.

      A big thanks to flynn_aus for the "how to guide" & KK for his advice on where to get the grease.

      Evan.

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      • #18
        Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

        Originally posted by 7162140 link=1236205891/16#16 date=1236336514
        A big thanks to flynn_aus for the "how to guide" & KK for his advice on where to get the grease.

        Evan.
        Although I knew about the grease as I am frequently popping in @ Jaycar
        Mal first raised it on a post a while ago

        So I cant take credit on that but I will take the credit on passing on that information

        Glad to hear all is working well again Evan

        KK

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        • #19
          Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

          Bought some grease yesterday and plan to do the same job over the weekend.

          Mal

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          • #20
            Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

            I bought some grease today from my local hardware store - the INOX Grease which is the same as the Jaycar one. Will try it in a few days when I receive my other parts from Di Bartoli (thanks!).

            If anyone does this task this weekend on a Giotto Premium, any photos you have of the process would be extremely useful. As 2muchcoffeeman pointed out, it is important to remember how things go back together.

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            • #21
              Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

              Hi cremachine

              I will be doing this today or tomorrow so will document and advise. Hopefully all will go well and i wont be on Talk Coffees door step requiring Chris to complete the job ;D

              Mal

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              • #22
                Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

                Cremachine

                Its really easy, have written and taken pics so will post to my website shortly and provide a link.
                Very daunting contemplating pulling apart the baby but it was a real breeze

                Mal

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                • #23
                  Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

                  Just a caution when greasing your machine:

                  **Ensure all cups and glasses are out of the way of falling spanners!**

                  Oops--down one Bodum glass. :-[

                  Greg
                  ps--the Inox grease from Jaycar works a treat.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

                    Hi Greg
                    Totally agree with you on the Inox grease, the action is now as smooth as silk.

                    Mal

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                    • #25
                      Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

                      Originally posted by 44494A44260 link=1236205891/21#21 date=1236404805
                      Cremachine

                      Its really easy, have written and taken pics so will post to my website shortly and provide a link.
                      Very daunting contemplating pulling apart the baby but it was a real breeze

                      Mal
                      Hi Mal,

                      Thank you in advance. It will provide an excellent record for all us who are likely capable but also feeling a little daunted taking this on.

                      Regards.

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                      • #26
                        Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

                        Update:
                        Since cleaning & greasing, Ive noticed a small water leak from the shaft during the pour. Just wondering if anybody can advise on which seal/s I should target.

                        TIA,

                        Evan.

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                        • #27
                          Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

                          Originally posted by 0516600 link=1236205891/25#25 date=1236559119
                          Update:
                          Since cleaning & greasing, Ive noticed a small water leak from the shaft during the pour. Just wondering if anybody can advise on which seal/s I should target.

                          TIA,

                          Evan.
                          Hi Evan,

                          If you have a look at http://coffeesnobs.com.au/attachments/Giotto_parts_p_1-3.pdf, the seals are part #219900426

                          You may find that simply reseating them will do the trick.

                          Good luck

                          2mcm

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                          • #28
                            Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

                            Thanks mate. It was the only rubber seal I pulled out so I guessed as much. In my machine though, it looked like one fat seal, not two as shown in the diagram. Ill rip it out later & have a closer look. I might add some grease on the side that mates with the brass sleeve. If I need a new one, do you carry them for the VBM?

                            Evan.

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                            • #29
                              Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

                              Cremachine

                              Here is the documentation i have writtne on the process.
                              http://www.bolb.com.au/index.php?opt...hines&Itemid=2

                              Everything went fine and the lever action is smooth.

                              Mal

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                              • #30
                                Re: Squeaky and stiff Giotto lever

                                Mal, the cam on the end of the shaft will most likely need greasing. I even went as far as polishing mine up with 800 wet & dry to take the steps out. The VBM is a little different but looking at the Giotto diagram, I guess youll just need to remove the big chrome nut. If the lever is in the middle position, the shaft should just fall out. Maybe Chris or others can confirm this.

                                I can now confirm that my VBM uses a single 9mm rubber seal unlike the dual seals pictured in the Giotto diagram. Ive greased mine well & reseated the brass sleeve against it. Its working fine now but will need replacing soon as its starting to crack & perish. Any advice on where I can get one will be greatly appreciated.

                                Evan.

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