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Did I assemble it wrong?

06VMI06
06VMI06 Posts: 35
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Evening all!

I just finished putting together my XL and I seem to have a small gap in the gasket on one side.  

I am am learning how to control the temp (and roasting some garlic) and it got away from me for a moment and went up to 430.

Did I fry my gasket already? Is this really all that important?


Thankd for any help in advance y'all!
XL BGE 
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  • tikigriller
    tikigriller Posts: 1,389

    I don't know  the fix...probably something to do with tightening your bands, but you do need to get it fixed.  That is going to create an airgap that will effect your temps

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,234
    edited October 2016
    It looks like it needs to be adjusted. Your gasket is probably ok. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
     I am not a professional. However it looks like there is room that you can loosen the band bolts let the lid drop to be flush and then retighten.  That should work 
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  • SemolinaPilchard
    SemolinaPilchard Posts: 1,282
    Nah, 430 won't toast your gasket. RRP posted a pic with a great way to solve that problem, hopefully he will see your post.
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    @RRP
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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • 06VMI06
    06VMI06 Posts: 35
    Thanks y'all. When this things cools down I'll loosen the band and push it flush then retighten. 


    XL BGE 
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,453
    This might be the first time 430 was listed as a temp on the forum!   Welcome!   Just save yourself some time and rip that gasket off while it is easy. Get a Rutland from @RRP

    I want an xl I think.  Post some of your cooks!



    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • 06VMI06
    06VMI06 Posts: 35
    And post I will... planned low and slow bacon tomorrow morning. 
    XL BGE 
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  • abpgwolf
    abpgwolf Posts: 564
    I used the attached advise to get my XL dome in perfect alignment. It's relatively easy to follow.

    Lititz, PA – XL BGE

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