How tight should the lid fit on the center section of a WSM 22? Should it rub as it seats?


 
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Dusty Hicks

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Just bought a brand new WSM 22. The center section is just ever so slightly out of round based on using a tape measure. I tried to bear hug it slightly but it just doesn't want to go to perfect center (based on the lid catching as it seats). The tape measure reading seems more even after the bear hug.

The lid when i place it in continues to rub against the center section before it seats. I was under the impression it should be a passive fit. I just have to slightly force the lid past the "catch" and then it seats. The part where it catches is not repeatable, i.e. if i rotate the lid 90 degrees it catches in a different place. Its difficult to figure out if its due to the center section continuing to be out of round or not. The way it is rubbing worries me that it will ruin the enamel over time since i can already see scratch marks where it rubs

I suppose i'm wondering if i got a dud or not and if I should ask Weber for a new center section.

As an aside, I was bummed to see; on the center section at the top lip (right where the welded seam is), there is a big gash in the metal and a sharp edge. I was disappointed to see this and I wonder if this would be a separate reason that weber would send me a new center section.

Thank you.
 
Dusty Hicks said:
Just bought a brand new WSM 22. The center section is just ever so slightly out of round based on using a tape measure. I tried to bear hug it slightly but it just doesn't want to go to perfect center (based on the lid catching as it seats). The tape measure reading seems more even after the bear hug.

The lid when i place it in continues to rub against the center section before it seats. I was under the impression it should be a passive fit. I just have to slightly force the lid past the "catch" and then it seats. The part where it catches is not repeatable, i.e. if i rotate the lid 90 degrees it catches in a different place. Its difficult to figure out if its due to the center section continuing to be out of round or not. The way it is rubbing worries me that it will ruin the enamel over time since i can already see scratch marks where it rubs

I suppose i'm wondering if i got a dud or not and if I should ask Weber for a new center section.

As an aside, I was bummed to see; on the center section at the top lip (right where the welded seam is), there is a big gash in the metal and a sharp edge. I was disappointed to see this and I wonder if this would be a separate reason that weber would send me a new center section.

Thank you.
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Yea take some pics and send to Weber.
Yours is another one with that same issue with the welded seam.
Mine got knocked over and I have to give it a slight tap to get to seat but that's a 012 not a new one.

Edit: Might be a good idea to check the lid and bowl for out of round also ( If you haven't already )
 
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Pictures will help to determine if something is “Wrong” or just needs a little tweaking.
The weldment issue and subsequent “gash” might be a warrantable replacement issue but, without pictures, kind of hard to say.
 
Timothy F. Lewis said:
Pictures will help to determine if something is “Wrong” or just needs a little tweaking.
The weldment issue and subsequent “gash” might be a warrantable replacement issue but, without pictures, kind of hard to say.
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Send pics to Weber, I let them make the decision for me. If they want to send something great if not I try to make it work.

Weber customer service is why I’m a Weber man for life. They have been good to me over the years and I’ve made plenty of purchases due to that comfort level.
 
Bruno said:
Send pics to Weber, I let them make the decision for me. If they want to send something great if not I try to make it work.

Weber customer service is why I’m a Weber man for life. They have been good to me over the years and I’ve made plenty of purchases due to that comfort level.
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Yea I sent them photos of this and they immediately send me a new center section. Great Customer Service!
 
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