Back to the original post- Birv2- where exactly is your machine leaking?
AND, does it leak when the PF is not engaged?
Or when you are preheating for steam? more details please!
I repair these machines as a hobby, and might be able to sort out the problem, and advise how difficult the fix...
I rebuild the Saeco / Starbucks Basrista. machines.
What was the problem with your machine?? Couldn't quite sort that out.
Stefano's Espresso in Seattle may have parts. I have some too.
And I have lots of useful maintenance info on my website- thatsgoodmud.com
Phil
Howdy- I rebuild these machines- and it sounds like a mistake was made in the reassembly process.
I'm guessing that you didn't attach the aluminum portafilter holder to the bolier prior to reassembling the machine. If you added it after the boliler was nestled into the machine- that would...