DeLonghi ECAM series pump replacement

Written By: VauWeh

Comments: 4

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

It may be that the pump no longer works properly and builds up the pressure sufficiently. Often a valve ball inside the pump is defective, you may be able to replace it. But it may also be that the solenoid coil is no longer working. Pump Ulka EP5GW is not very expensive and replacement is quite simple.

Tools

Step 1

Unplug the power cord!
Remove all attachments such as water tank, pulp drawer, brew group.
Turn the machine with the back facing you.
Remove five Torx T20 security screws.
A small hurdle: These screws have a pin in the middle, so the screwdriver must have a hole.

Screwdriver must have a hole? What does that mean? Is it a standard Tx20 bit?

Kevin -

No, it is a TR20 Security Bit, which really has a hole (if you look to the star shape) . See TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver

VauWeh -

Bits from iFixit are equipped with it.

VauWeh -

Step 2

Lift out the back.
The following components are immediately visible:
grinder
pump
flowmeter

Sehr gute Anleitung. Die Security Schrauben der Rückwand können auch durch normale Kreuzschlitzschrauben ersetzt werden. Natürlich mit gleichen Abmessungen. Es erleichtert bei späteren Reparatur Arbeiten die Werkzeuge Auswahl , da überall Kreuzschlitzschrauben verbaut sind.

Willi Greubel - 25/05/21

Step 3

Push the side panel back about 1.5 cm.
Lift off the panel.
The following compononents are exposed:
Heater
Expansion chamber
Gear drive
Steam valve

Step 4

The pump is located on the back of the device. It is supported by a spring and a rubber surround.

Step 5

Pull out the metal clip at the outlet of the mebrand damper.
Pull off the pressure hose. There is an O-ring at the end of the hose, which is usually stuck in the connection. Replace it during reassembly.