I’ve restored a couple late 1970s Euros. They’re really basic machines and the newer ones should be slightly easier to restore. The element on the old one is a pain in the ass to get out but the post millennium ones should just be a few bolts.

What’s wrong with the one you’ve bought?

    nopapercup It was advertised as a non runner. They said that the hd left it switched on without water so the element will be knackered. There is a sticker on the underneath but it does not seem to give a date. The main body is slightly loose on the base. My initial thoughts were to replace the element and all seals, descale then see what is what. My only handicap is I am useless at practical things! They said it was post millennium. Some white plastic around the sight glass has melted but it does have a pressure gauge on it. Will post some pics tomorrow matey

      I have basic diy skills and you really don’t need a lot to work on these. Maybe just get the electrics checked over after you’ve replaced all the parts just for peace of mind.
      Sounds like the element will definitely be shot. Probably worth changing the wiring and the switch at the same time.
      Good thing with these is all parts are relatively inexpensive.

      dfk41 It was advertised as a non runner. They said that the hd left it switched on without water so the element will be knackered.

      You probably already checked this, but some models have a re-set button underneath in case it got left on without water!

        dfk41 Well, it is not that! I put some water into the boiler and it flowed straight out of the bottom…..LOL

        That’s ebay for you, never fails to disappoint.

        dfk41 - Open the bottom - I think it’s a secure torx 20. unplug it all the wires, take pictures before hand. Undo the screws and remove the heating element. Find which gasket it’s required - there are two types. Clean it all, replace the element gasket and reconnect everything.

        Also check where the water is coming from you never know, might be as simple as the pstat not being tight enough, or not being there. :-)

        Unless you open her up, hard to tell.

        Good luck. theespressoshop.co.uk stocks everything you need.

        PS: I had two of those in the past.

        N.B.: You’ll see the manufacture date of the machine written by hand, or on a sticker, in the base of the machine, hidden by the plastic cover which you need to unscrew to gain access to it.

          dfk41 Ah, it is under the drip tray!

          My bad! On the one I had (2012 model) the torx screw was on the base. Yours seems to be under the drip tray.

          I have had a chat with theespressoshop.co.uk and they have given me a ballpark figure to descale, sort the sight glass, do all seals, and replace the element if necessary. They say that model has a trip switch which may have just worked as intended. I think I am going to send it up to them and decide first of all if it is actually worth fixing!
          I will keep you updated as things happen!
          Many thanks to all

            dfk41 it’s definitely worth fixing. You can also get parts and serviced or repaired from Ferraris in South Wales. Frank who owns it knows his stuff and is very helpful. He serviced my very first Euro and did the electrics on another. https://www.ferrari-espresso.com

            a month later

            Well, it arrived back today. Cost a bit more than expected but hey ho! if you look back a few posts to the drip tray, am I right in thinking if I undo the Torx thing in the middle, and can source the drip tray I can swop them over? Someone kindly suggested sanding the damage down and masking it and painting the tray? If only |I had the confidence and ability! Also, how do I correctly age her please? When I unpacked her she was so cold that I am going to leave her a few hours to warm up!