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I've replaced just the smaller nut (which I presume is the gland seal you were referring to - looks the same as this one?) from the service kit that I ordered (needed a 14mm spanner). It had a white plastic inner and a metallic washer/spacer on the thread. Should I have replaced the metal...

Is it something like this that is missing from the kit I've ordered?

Totally agree with you and have learnt huge amounts about a range of different things over the years by tinkering. I will always man up and turn to a pro when jobs are beyond me or on the potentially lethal side but I would rather give something a go myself first. Ta, I have an assortment...

That's so frustrating - why on earth not?! So, if I ordered this instead, what else would I need to complete the job? I'm assuming that a new complete valve won't come with everything either - washers, etc?! Already ordered the other parts today, oh well!

Silly question: I presume I'll need to remove the whole valve assembly to properly clean and replace the internals?

I don't know as I haven't dismantled it yet - just visual inspection so far. I suspect, due to the age of the boiler, I maybe better off replacing all the internals hence why I thought of the service kit. I will definitely replace the microswitch though as it looks horrible - surprised it's...

Alternatively this kit appears to have an extra spring (unless it is just the one that is on the rear valve seal assembly).

[/url] Sorry Chris, I'm confused. The link you've posted seems to go straight to this thread. Are you saying that the service kit I've posted a link to does not include what I'll need? If so, can you link to a kit or part(s) that will do the job? Thanks again, Dave.

Sorry must have edited out that bit by mistake! Halstead Finest Gold - been in at least 10 years.

I have a leak from where the DHW flowswitch attaches to the diverter valve of a Halstead Finest Gold boiler. There is a large buildup of crud/rust around the end of the diverter valve, microswitch, retaining clip and on top of the HE. I haven't dismantled it all yet but on inspection, I've...

yes and yes!

Well, I had already dropped the HE out of the bottom of the boiler and submerged it in a bucket of the evil stuff when I read the subsequent replies! Ho hum. Anyway, after leaving it for a couple of hours, I shook the remaining loose crud out. For good measure I thought I'd soak it and rinse...

Thank you. I have telephoned Halstead tech support this morning and they have said the same thing. They suggested taking out the DHW HE and standing it for 3 hours or so in a bucket of one shot drain acid before flushing and refitting. I have found the destructions on their website so will...

A serious case of what? Clogging or bu##ered-ness?! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Where is the dribbling water likely to be coming from?

I have a Halstead Finest Gold boiler in my house which has been finding it hard to deliver DHW. I have gradually turned down the DHW stat as when the taps are turned on fullish, the boiler cuts out and then refires 10 seconds or so later and repeats giving hot/cold alternating water...