Worcester 24cdi RSF divert valve/replacing question

[jackecole]

Hi, I hope someone can help me please!.....

I have just replaced the diaphragm in the diverter valve, and to do this I had to remove the plate heat exhcnager, and filling loop assmebly. All was done quite quickly, but on replacing, I am struggling to connect the bypass tube into the plastic housing, which had to be removed with the diverter valve. Please help, I have wasted so long already, and my hand is now bleeding

The problem I am having is: I cannot get the metal clip into the slots with the tube in place. Is there any trick to this?.....

 

[nickso]

the trick is not to remove the diverter in the first place, far less hassle overall to do it in situ.

the bypass tube can be a fecking nightmare to get back in. i have had to bend them to different angles to get them back in before.

 

[jackecole]

cheers for your help mate. This is definetely the trickest boiler/part I have had trouble with !

I did get the clip back in, but then the bypass tube wouldn't get in the correct position again and got caught on the DHE thermistor! So i removed that and now am having a break before getting it in again. I had heard they were anoying but this is ridiculous! Next time, if I ever get one of these, I will do it in situ as you mentioned.

Thanks for your help, it is much appreciated.

 

[45yearsagasman]

Leaving it in situ is the best option,but the 2 screws securing the diaphragm housing top at the back are a bit tricky,but can be done.I bent a screwdriver blade to the correct angle and it works for me.

 

[ChrisR]

Ha - doing them in situ is no walk in the park either!

I usually put the bypass tube in before finally fixing the part it's in, on the left end, if that makes sense. Not nice though.

 

[boilerdoktor]

i wish you'd come on here before you started!

I do them in about 35 mins.

1) never remove bypass tube, just loosen the 4 screws on the left hand manifold!
2) after removing the plate and screws holding the diverter in it will pull out with a bit of persuasion.

My only advice is now you will have to remove the pump so you can get right on the bypass. Lots of molycote and a new o ring and it should go!

Good Luck