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I called an independent to come and have a look at the boiler. He said that the main heat exchanger would need replacing, as the boiler is overheating. He said it would cost around £600 to fix it, but recommended we get a new boiler instead. He also said that we should get another power...

Yes, the pressure is about 1.5. Is there a common cause for why this fault develops? I'd just like to understand why, so that I can prevent it happening again in future.

I have a Biasi GARDA HE MK2 M96A.28SM/B combi boiler. Back in December 2012 it developed a fault where it would only produce hot water for a short time, with the flame going on and off and never staying on, although central heating worked. I called a British Gas engineer, who said it was the...

Thanks for your help. I'll get the silcone tomorroww

I have to drain the cistern to take the bolt off or the water will come through the hole. Where do I put the silicone?

This is exactly what the bolts look like: http://comdw.en.alibaba.com/product/226260387-200723070/Cistern_Mechanism_Toilet_Tank_Fitting_Side_Inlet_Valve_and_Dual_Flush_Valve_with_Adjustable_Overflow.html

powell30 - The bolt goes through the cistern and then through the pan. Picasso - The one i saw in B&Q looked similar to this. The one currentlty fitted does not have that middle washer and bolt.

The cistern is attached directly to the pan using two plastic bolts. The right side is fine, however the bolt on the left has a very slight leak dripping down the bolt. I have unscrewed this bolt and it comprises the bolt, then a rubber dome shaped washer (its not flat, don't really know how...