{"product_id":"faema-silicone-group-gasket-8-5-mm-e61","title":"Faema Silicone Group Gasket - 8.75 mm E61","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaema Silicone Group Gasket, 8.75 mm E61\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thicker of the two silicone gasket options for E61 groups, made for worn groups or portafilters that lock in too far to the right with a standard-thickness gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e73 x 57 x 8.75 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: silicone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"REPA\" and dimension markings face up when installing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: all variations of the E61 group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTALLATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the basket from the portafilter before installing to avoid tearing the silicone; don't force it with a sharp tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRO TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your portafilter has started locking in noticeably past 6 o'clock, reach for this 8.75 mm thick version rather than the standard 8 mm, it compensates for a worn group without machining or shimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone doesn't need to be cranked in tight like EPDM rubber, over-tightening won't improve the seal and just wears the group faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoparts.mom\/dow-corning-molykote-111-valve-silicone-lubricant-sealant-6g-pillow-pack\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efood-safe silicone lubricant\u003c\/a\u003e such as food-safe white grease, never petroleum-based grease, which degrades silicone over time. When installing, never push the gasket in with a sharp screwdriver, it will tear; use the portafilter itself with the basket removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Espresso Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46400738951355,"sku":"CG1210","price":4.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/8282\/9755\/files\/CG1210.png?v=1785176859","url":"https:\/\/www.espressoparts.mom\/products\/faema-silicone-group-gasket-8-5-mm-e61","provider":"Espresso Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}