Gas control valve cap broke

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I’m not even sure what to do from here. Any tips?

That happened to me twice! I think the castings get fatigued and the just say, “I Quit!” I was gifted a replacement valve but, have not had time to replace that valve yet, life got very complicated very fast! I need to get my together with nephew to get the frame welded up still.
I think those parts get brittle and the tiniest bit of grit underneath is enough to cause the failure! The air was deep blue around here when #2 broke, no noise nothing I just turned the driver to “just snug” and the thing was done! I was not happy!

 

[ChrisArgentino]

That happened to me twice! I think the castings get fatigued and the just say, “I Quit!” I was gifted a replacement valve but, have not had time to replace that valve yet, life got very complicated very fast! I need to get my together with nephew to get the frame welded up still.
I think those parts get brittle and the tiniest bit of grit underneath is enough to cause the failure! The air was deep blue around here when #2 broke, no noise nothing I just turned the driver to “just snug” and the thing was done! I was not happy

Yes. It’s very frustrating. Bbq grill parts has a new valve for $26. I think it’s the same kind?

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[Timothy F. Lewis]

Nice that you found one! If it’s the right one that’s not awful for a complete valve I guess.
Share the results after you get things re assembled!
Good luck!

 

[DanHoo]

Might be different. Might be the same.

x000 valves are different than silver B.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Might be different. Might be the same.

x000 valves are different than silver B.

There are several valves that Weber used within models from time to time. Just ask the guys that do the restorations, like YOU!

 

[Steve Hoch]

Yes. It’s very frustrating. Bbq grill parts has a new valve for $26. I think it’s the same kind?

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I forgot about those. I would think that would work.

 

[LMichaels]

OK my apologies. What I thought was a manifold in my back garage was something else. So, I either gave them away or tossed them

 

[ChrisArgentino]

OK my apologies. What I thought was a manifold in my back garage was something else. So, I either gave them away or tossed them

No problem. I’m going to order one. Do you think I should order all three?

 

[LMichaels]

No problem. I’m going to order one. Do you think I should order all three?

If you're shooting for perfection sure.

 

[DanHoo]

No problem. I’m going to order one. Do you think I should order all three?

Remind me exactly which grill you have?

Is it an x000 LP?

 

[ChrisArgentino]

Remind me exactly which grill you have?

Is it an x000 LP?

Yes a 90s 1000 LX LP

 

[ChrisArgentino]

I forgot about those. I would think that would work.

It seems like a good price. It does look different than the one I have by a little bit I’m hoping it will work

 

[Steve Hoch]

It seems like a good price. It does look different than the one I have by a little bit I’m hoping it will work

It should.

 

[LMichaels]

Looks to be the correct length

 

[ChrisArgentino]

Looks to be the correct length

Thanks!

 

[ChrisArgentino]

It should.

Thanks!

 

[R Chin]

Ummm - like I mentioned - I think they may be metric - maybe m3(?)

Post in thread 'Does anyone know what size these tiny valve screws are?'
https://tvwbb.com/threads/does-anyone-know-what-size-these-tiny-valve-screws-are.101354/post-1211871

I saw this bit set on daily deal at Lowe’s - includes full set of PoziDrive bits for $10

1-in Screwdriver Bit Set 100 -Piece https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-100-Piece-1-in-Set-Steel-Hex-Shank-Screwdriver-Bit-Set/1002653024

Thinking back I believe I may have used a M2.5 Phillips screw as a replacement…

 

[LMichaels]

I saw this bit set on daily deal at Lowe’s - includes full set of PoziDrive bits for $10

1-in Screwdriver Bit Set 100 -Piece https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-100-Piece-1-in-Set-Steel-Hex-Shank-Screwdriver-Bit-Set/1002653024

Thinking back I believe I may have used a M2.5 Phillips screw as a replacement…

Ya know I have bit sets with both posi drive and Philips and for the life of me even holding them in my own hands I cannot see the difference