This URL is interesting - fix the Poterton PCB for about £1.50 by replacing three capacitors - need to be handy with a soldering iron though... In UK Maplins will sell the bits...
Replacement PCBs cost from £120 upwards depending...
http://kaijaks.co.uk/blog/nick/2008/02/10/dodgy-old-boiler
Peccavi
November 2008