Received 8mm Cafelat gasket today, upon removal of old rubber gasket i noticed there are some tiny cracks already around the internal rim, it wasnt leaking or anything but just an observation. Removal of old gasket was fairly easy compare to Gaggia Classic lol.
It’s still in decent shape to be fair i was expecting worse.
Anyway, replaced it with the new one, now bottomless portafilter locks straight and feels easier to lock it. I still need to hold the machine with one hand otherwise it slides to side. I will turn machine on and see if portafilter moves under pressure, because previously when i had gaggia classic i never got on well with cafelat gaskets. Portafilter was constantly moving while pulling a shot.
Edit: No movement on portafilter at all when pulling a shot. Bottomless portafilter locks also in straight position now.