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Help....screw/bolt broke

gpsegg
gpsegg Posts: 427
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Was in the process of tightening the screws when one broke. See pics. Is it necessary now to replace the band or can screw simply be replaced. Thanks.
George
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl and Blairsville, Ga.
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 6,134
    Same thing happened to me early on. I went to Lowes and got some stainless screws and replaced. You will have to remove band. Your BGE dealer may have OEM replacements.

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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,137
    I'd say contact your dealer for a replacement clinch stud for your handle bracket.  No need to replace your band.
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  • gpsegg
    gpsegg Posts: 427
    Its the hinge bracket, not the handle. Wasn't clear though not sure it matters. Thanks for your help. Could I just remove the top by loosening the one large bolt and access the top band to change the bolt?
    George
    Palm Beach Gardens, Fl and Blairsville, Ga.
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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,137
    Ah, ok. I broke one of those on my Large years ago during assembly.  I believe I still had the plastic safety pieces to hold the bracket in place and then loosened the large bolt, removed the top dome and replaced the stud.  Suppose there are other options to securing the top band before removing the dome.  Your dealer likely would have some suggestions for safely doing this.
    XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, M&M BBQ Texas Smoke King, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal

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