This video shows what are the problems coming from steam valve and flow meter of Saeco Odea and Saeco Talea. The machine in the video is Saeco Odea, but inside it is similar with Saeco Talea. Also you will see how to replace the gaskets on steam valve. You can find spare parts in my eBay shop:
http://stores.ebay.com/miro1976?_rdc=1
or with eBay user ID: miro1976