Hello everyone. I have lurked on this forum for a while but just ended up joining. I was planning on purchasing a new Genesis EP-330 next summer, but I ended up finding a craigslist deal I hope was too good to pass up. I was able to purchase this 2008 S-320, pictured below, for $150. It also came with 2 propane tanks, a new package of drip trays and what I think is a vegetable basket. The guy selling it was moving out of state and couldn’t keep it past the weekend. He mentioned he received it as a wedding gift back in September of 2008 but had never registered the grill. I ended up signing up to a Weber account and registered it as soon as I got it. The 5 year parts warranty will run out at the end of August.
I would like some help on how to bring this grill back to its glory. It is a little beat up at the moment but I have seen so many awesome restorations from this site on older grills that I believe I could do the same with this one. I have posted pictures below of the grill to try and show what I am working with. I would like to know what parts you think I should try to get warranty replacements for, which parts I should just buy and what I should just clean up.
I am not adverse to hard work or how to use any tools to disassemble/reassemble parts of the grill. I am a bit of newb in having and working on a quality grill though. I have a crappy sub $200 Charbroil sitting next to the Weber right now that I am ashamed to have, and that (Char) is probably the nicest grill I have ever owned.
I am not really sure where to start so I will just list below the parts that I think need cleaned/replaced. I have bought a couple containers of Bar Keepers Friend (powder), along with a few different scouring brush/pads. I have tried the BKR in spots and it seems to do a good job. The rust on the side burner lid is not really coming off with it though. I also picked up a Home Depot clearance of a combo Weber grate cleaner with exterior grill cleaner for about $7. I may just return that because I have a feeling it is just too gimmicky.
1.) Burners: The burners look to have worn through in a few places and are pretty rusted out, I also get flair ups.
2.) Flavorizer Bars: Look to be completely shot. Very rusted and major rotting in places.
3.) Grates: Look to just be very dirty and not cleaned very well. I don’t notice any major damage to them and feel I could probably just clean this up but not sure of the best way.
4.) Back/Bottom of cart: Has some rusting at spots and is pretty brittle. Not sure if anything can be done about this, or if I just clean it up the best I can and chalk it up to it being a $150 grill.
5.) Thermometer: Has some moisture inside of it. Has been in it for a few days now. Not sure again if I should just let it go or try and replace.
6.) Igniter: Is just hanging at the side of the unit. Replaced the battery but still can’t get any sparks.
7.) Inner Lid: There is a covering on the inside of the lid that is very rusted and flaking apart. The picture with my finger in it shows where I can peel it back and it just falls apart under my finger.
8.) Handle/Badge: The Weber badge on the lid is peeling in spots as is the handle right where it meets the lid. I have a picture showing this
9.) Doors: There is all kinds of rust/corrosion on the bottoms of the inside of both doors. Also magnets on both are rusted and in pieces. The right door has a ding on the far right side by the handle and the door also does not line up properly.
10.) Side Burner: This actually seems to be alright. I plan on just using some BKR or soap and water to clean up the inside of it.
11.) Side Burner Lid: This is not in good shape. There is some rust and corrosion all over it. I plan on just using some BKF on it unless there are better ideas.
12.) Bottom Bucket?: The actual bottom of the grill beneath the burners seems to be rusting out. I don’t think this is too bad and may be able to just clean it up a bit. Take a look at the pictures and let me know what you think.
13.) Large pull out tray: Seems a little rusty but could probably be cleaned up.
14.) Inside/Outside Cabinet: Overall has some rust spots and is just very dirty. Going to just try and clean this up. Not sure if I should just use some BKF or a good degreaser.
15.) Tank Gauge: It does not slide very smooth and just sticks at a whatever level I leave it at. I may just try to shoot some WD40 inside of it to loosen up.
16.) Anything Else: Is there anything that I did not mention that you can notice in the pictures that I should take care of?
I would like some help on how to bring this grill back to its glory. It is a little beat up at the moment but I have seen so many awesome restorations from this site on older grills that I believe I could do the same with this one. I have posted pictures below of the grill to try and show what I am working with. I would like to know what parts you think I should try to get warranty replacements for, which parts I should just buy and what I should just clean up.
I am not adverse to hard work or how to use any tools to disassemble/reassemble parts of the grill. I am a bit of newb in having and working on a quality grill though. I have a crappy sub $200 Charbroil sitting next to the Weber right now that I am ashamed to have, and that (Char) is probably the nicest grill I have ever owned.
I am not really sure where to start so I will just list below the parts that I think need cleaned/replaced. I have bought a couple containers of Bar Keepers Friend (powder), along with a few different scouring brush/pads. I have tried the BKR in spots and it seems to do a good job. The rust on the side burner lid is not really coming off with it though. I also picked up a Home Depot clearance of a combo Weber grate cleaner with exterior grill cleaner for about $7. I may just return that because I have a feeling it is just too gimmicky.
1.) Burners: The burners look to have worn through in a few places and are pretty rusted out, I also get flair ups.
2.) Flavorizer Bars: Look to be completely shot. Very rusted and major rotting in places.
3.) Grates: Look to just be very dirty and not cleaned very well. I don’t notice any major damage to them and feel I could probably just clean this up but not sure of the best way.
4.) Back/Bottom of cart: Has some rusting at spots and is pretty brittle. Not sure if anything can be done about this, or if I just clean it up the best I can and chalk it up to it being a $150 grill.
5.) Thermometer: Has some moisture inside of it. Has been in it for a few days now. Not sure again if I should just let it go or try and replace.
6.) Igniter: Is just hanging at the side of the unit. Replaced the battery but still can’t get any sparks.
7.) Inner Lid: There is a covering on the inside of the lid that is very rusted and flaking apart. The picture with my finger in it shows where I can peel it back and it just falls apart under my finger.
8.) Handle/Badge: The Weber badge on the lid is peeling in spots as is the handle right where it meets the lid. I have a picture showing this
9.) Doors: There is all kinds of rust/corrosion on the bottoms of the inside of both doors. Also magnets on both are rusted and in pieces. The right door has a ding on the far right side by the handle and the door also does not line up properly.
10.) Side Burner: This actually seems to be alright. I plan on just using some BKR or soap and water to clean up the inside of it.
11.) Side Burner Lid: This is not in good shape. There is some rust and corrosion all over it. I plan on just using some BKF on it unless there are better ideas.
12.) Bottom Bucket?: The actual bottom of the grill beneath the burners seems to be rusting out. I don’t think this is too bad and may be able to just clean it up a bit. Take a look at the pictures and let me know what you think.
13.) Large pull out tray: Seems a little rusty but could probably be cleaned up.
14.) Inside/Outside Cabinet: Overall has some rust spots and is just very dirty. Going to just try and clean this up. Not sure if I should just use some BKF or a good degreaser.
15.) Tank Gauge: It does not slide very smooth and just sticks at a whatever level I leave it at. I may just try to shoot some WD40 inside of it to loosen up.
16.) Anything Else: Is there anything that I did not mention that you can notice in the pictures that I should take care of?
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