{"product_id":"sanremo-steam-valve-front-rebuild-kit-f18","title":"Sanremo Steam Valve Front Rebuild Kit - Old F18","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSanremo Steam Valve Front Rebuild Kit - Old Style F18 (Square Body)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the rebuild kit for the older square-body steam valves used in the F18 up through 2023, NOT for the newer cam-system valves. It's the genuine Sanremo kit (#KREVRUBF18A) and covers every wear part in the front valve assembly: shaft o-rings, anti-siphon o-ring, body washer, knob bearing and self-locking nut, closing spring, and seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: 626-2RS SKF bearing, F_326 flat seal, MZ_417 M6 self-locking nut, F_329 spring, F_61MZ copper gasket, OR 2021 small o-ring, F_331 larger o-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Sanremo F18 square-body steam valves (produced through 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for: the newer cam-system steam valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces: Sanremo #KREVRUBF18A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTALLATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moderate-difficulty valve teardown suited to an experienced home tech or technician; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoparts.mom\/products\/dow-corning-molykote-111-valve-silicone-lubricant-sealant-6g-pillow-pack\" title=\"DOW111\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMolykote 111 silicone lubricant\u003c\/a\u003e is required to properly seat and lubricate the new o-rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRO TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore ordering, confirm your valve is the older square-body design, the cam-system valves introduced in 2023 use a completely different rebuild kit, and this one's o-rings won't seal correctly on the new design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipping the Molykote 111 on the new o-rings is the most common reason a \"rebuilt\" valve still weeps or feels stiff, silicone grease isn't optional here, it's what lets the o-rings seat and move properly under repeated steam cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sanremo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44665673547963,"sku":"CSRKIT9","price":15.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/8282\/9755\/files\/CSRKIT9RE.jpg?v=1756220113","url":"https:\/\/www.espressoparts.mom\/products\/sanremo-steam-valve-front-rebuild-kit-f18","provider":"Espresso Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}