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Coil plate gasket :

ChristopherLee
ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
edited February 2015 in THE MAIN WALL

Looks like this area is swelling. Worried that it might let loose. A buddy told me that the gasket needs to be replaced. But it's too cold outside to do it and that I should wait till the warmer days arrive. The boiler is a Weil-McLain.

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  • Bob Bona_4
    Bob Bona_4 Member Posts: 2,083
    Do you feel lucky? Do ya? If you want to risk it, prepare for the worst with snapped coil bolts etc. Have a tap set ready and new bolts. Put Never Seize on them. Hopefully the mating faces are smooth.

    Not a bad idea to arm yourself with a replacement coil if you're going to do this, likely the existing is scaled inside or outside or both!
  • wogpa67
    wogpa67 Member Posts: 238
    Bob hit it on the head! Start hitting it with your favorite loosening agent now.
    Is this a gas or oil fired boiler?
  • icesailor
    icesailor Member Posts: 7,265
    Is there a better picture of the plate?
  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
    It is oil fired. I just hope it last through the cold spell. I don't see any water. Just rust and swelling.
  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
    To get a better photo I would have to peel off the rusted cover. Don't want to disturb it just yet. There is no coil. Just a plate. Boiler is for heat only.
  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13

  • icesailor
    icesailor Member Posts: 7,265
    edited February 2015
    There's a gasket under that plate with bolts that hold it in place.

    Photo that.

    That's just a knock out in the jacket. Removing that knockout will not effect the cover under it.

    Remove the knock out. You can also probably remove the whole side of the jacket from the boiler. You'll need to do that anyway.
  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
    I know it's been a while. But since the heating season is long gone. I decided to dismantle the jacket and see what lies beneath it and post it. I am thinking that if I cannot repair this, then I may be looking at a new boiler purchase.
  • Robert O'Brien
    Robert O'Brien Member Posts: 3,559
    68 series Weil McLain? Not worth the trouble
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  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
    I am thinking of just going for a new boiler and calling it a day. Any recommendations on brands ?

    RobG
  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
    Well it definitely seen better days.
  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
    Yes.
  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
    Will be looking to install a new boiler. Any recommendations on installers and boiler brands ?
  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
    Located in NYC area. You are right, I will have to do some research.
  • kcopp
    kcopp Member Posts: 4,462
    steam or hot water?
  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
    Steam. Was looking into Modulating condensing boilers but it looks like gas or propane only.
  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
    edited June 2015
    Doesn't look like I have many options considering I am fueled with oil and heated with steam.
  • ChristopherLee
    ChristopherLee Member Posts: 13
    Nice !

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