Need help Finding Ash catcher Bar

[Scott Guerber.]

I have a 1997 Weber Performer and my ash catcher bar has rusted out and I am in need of a replacement. I tried Weber and they said that part is discontinued and I would need to buy the new bottom bowl and new ash catcher off the newer year performers.

Can anyone help me or does anyone have a new one that I can purchase from them?

Thank you for your help. This forum is a great resource and I have learned so much from it.

Scott

 

[Mac]

First, welcome to the forum Scott.
Not really sure what part you are talking about. Is it possible you can post a pic. to clarify? Or you can tell us the part number and description from here. http://www.weber.com/PublicSch...x?all=1&model=801001
If your talking about schematic part no. 22 (no description) you might not have to buy a new bottom.

 

[Scott Guerber.]

Hey Mac,

thank you for replying. I am talking about #22. Mine is rusted out from ash sitting on it. Is it possible to buy a newer ash catcher and make it work with my bottom?

 

[George Curtis]

i think folks have installed the newer style catcher. but can't you make a bar yerself ? would be a lot cheaper.

 

[Mac]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scott Guerber.:
Hey Mac,

thank you for replying. I am talking about #22. Mine is rusted out from ash sitting on it. Is it possible to buy a newer ash catcher and make it work with my bottom? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes, if the "Leg" mounts are solid. You'll have to get a new Ash Catcher Ring, Weber part no. 63036, and use a Dremel Tool with a cutting disk to cut slots for the tabs on the new Ring. You might have to replace the "One Touch" parts too. Those usually can be found at OSH. Good luck and keep us updated with your progress.