Vokera maxin 24e water leak

[JAMESLIL]

I have a leak from the dhw manifold where it couples into the 3 way valve only when I turn on the hot water tap. I have replaced the o ring & seal at the centre of the manifold but only suceeded in having no hot water or leak!!! EVENTUALLY, When the pressure builds up, the pin at the centre of the manifold activates the plunger to activate the micro switch. HOT WATER & LEAK return!!! I replaced the Domestic hot water manifold for a new one & this cured the pressure problem but I still have the leak. It would appear that there is no seal between the manifold coupling & valve only a flat surface between the two devices & the manifold is held in place by two grub screws. Should I seal this joint or is the leak backwards from the valve as I cannot imagine the new manifold is faulty.

 

[nickso]

im a bit confused by your description.

are you saying you have changed the o-ring seal on the dhw diaphragm housing that removes completely from the rest of the valve by undoing the 2 grub screws?

what about the "boiler side" that the dhw diaphragm pin goes into to move the diverter valve and subsequently move the microswitch?

how do you know which side is leaking?...is it mains water or ch water?

easy way to find out is to remove dhw diaphragm housing and check if the diverter leaks if you push the pin in manually.

sorry if ive misunderstood your post.

 

[ChrisR]

There's no seal between the two - each has an O ring. The diverter part is what usually leaks. Try overhaul but you probably need new part. This sort of thing:

Parts price varies between
VOKR 8533 HTG DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD
Manufacturer's product number : 8533
Retail Price
(Excluding VAT ) £155.445

and a couple of pence for the O ring - if you can get it out and replace it like I can.

 

[garnet]

Hi all,

I have similar problem. There is a water dripping from where the Diverter Valve joins Domestic Distribution Manifold. It drips from one of the grub screw holes (bottom one).

I was wondering do I need to buy new doverter valve or just replace the o-ring as in the above picture.
Is the part which holds the grub screws replaceable (the right most in the picture below)? It looks to me it is cast.

Can this be used to replace it and stop the leak?

Vokera Genuine Heating Distribution Manifold for Maxin 24e 28e Boilers - 8533

 

[CountryFan]

Repair kit should be fine

 

[garnet]

Repair kit should be fine

Thanks.
However I can not unscrew the part which holds the 2 grub screws. It seems it is just part of the cast.
Left hand part here with the white pin:

I can not see any gap between this and the main body of the manifold.
Is it really part of the cast?

 

[CountryFan]

Thanks.
However I can not unscrew the part which holds the 2 grub screws. It seems it is just part of the cast.
Left hand part here with the white pin:

I can not see any gap between this and the main body of the manifold.
Is it really part of the cast?

I don’t think so, I’ve only ever works on one of them and that was years ago, different boiler, but same diverter. Maybe apply some lubricant/penetrating spray?

 

[garnet]

I don’t think so, I’ve only ever works on one of them and that was years ago, different boiler, but same diverter. Maybe apply some lubricant/penetrating spray?

So you think it should be possible to unscrew the part from the main body?

 

[CountryFan]

So you think it should be possible to unscrew the part from the main body?

Yes