Hi
Sorry I dont have an answer, but the same problem. My boiler is just 2 years old and perpetually gives me F37. The pressure is fine at 1.1 til I turn on a tap and it drops to .4 too low and shuts down.  Did you get yours resolved OK, £500 sounds ghastly ! 
sue@aplaceunknown.fsnet.co.uk   - like to hear from you.  Many thanks and good luck.
                
 fedupofardleigh
                
 March 2009