Ok , no replies so dived in,,took old diverter valve out and took to plumbing shop, chap at counter sold replacement (worcester 240 model) fitted it problem one solved.. unscrewed main feed to expansion vessel with basin spanner( very tricky) was able to extract vessel upwards and out, re-charged to 2 bar using footpump, replaced (even trickier) working fine, no pressure loss. job done..
tom not scratching anymore
March 2010