Wonky Summit door?


 
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Joe DeCarolis

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One of the doors on my Summit S-670 has a problem I can't figure out. The right door is so flexible that it twists when I open it. It seems like something inside the door is broken because it shouldn't be that flexible. The left door is much stiffer and does not twist at all. Has anyone seen what the inside of the door looks like and is there some kind of brace in there is that supposed to keep it from twisting?
 
I imagine one of the pressure welds broke just like they do on the frame extensions on the SS Platinum Genesis grills.
 
Is it possible to take the door apart so I can get at the problem? There is stainless steel trim around the door, once that's off the door should come apart., but I don't know if the trim will come off and go back on without damage. It's a kind of sandwich construction with and inner and outer panel with who knows what in the middle.

Josh - are you talking suggesting new replacement doors or used? New would be very expensive but used would be an option if I could find one. Is there someplace on the internet that sells used Weber parts?
 
Joe DeCarolis said:
Is it possible to take the door apart so I can get at the problem? There is stainless steel trim around the door, once that's off the door should come apart., but I don't know if the trim will come off and go back on without damage. It's a kind of sandwich construction with and inner and outer panel with who knows what in the middle.

Josh - are you talking suggesting new replacement doors or used? New would be very expensive but used would be an option if I could find one. Is there someplace on the internet that sells used Weber parts?
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I keep an eye on eBay for parts new and used. There's a couple other places I look also online. But those Summit grills get rusted out and beat up and are very often available for free near where I live in Seattle. Cody has a graveyard of them near him where I'm sure there is plenty of doors also.

I was supposed to pick one up before I left on vacation but couldn't get in time.

I don't know how it is around where you live but maybe you can keep an eye on the classified ads in your area for a donor Grill for parts.
 
Joe DeCarolis said:
Is it possible to take the door apart so I can get at the problem? There is stainless steel trim around the door, once that's off the door should come apart., but I don't know if the trim will come off and go back on without damage. It's a kind of sandwich construction with and inner and outer panel with who knows what in the middle.

Josh - are you talking suggesting new replacement doors or used? New would be very expensive but used would be an option if I could find one. Is there someplace on the internet that sells used Weber parts?
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Here are two links for parts available online, but you can also call Weber directly to get a price from them:

www.bar-b-que.com

Weber 66274 Summit 600 Series Right Hand Side Door

Upgrade your Weber Summit grill with this durable cabinet door replacement. Perfect for enhancing your outdoor cooking experience, this door assembly ensures secure storage for your grill accessories. Crafted for the Summit Series, this door features high-quality construction and easy...
www.bar-b-que.com www.bar-b-que.com

www.grillspot.com

Weber OEM Stainless Steel Right Hand Side Door Assembly

Qty. 1 x Weber OEM Stainless Steel Right Hand Side Door Assembly • Door for right hand side of grill • Door handle & adjustable hinges sold separately
www.grillspot.com www.grillspot.com
 
OK I just solved my flexible door mystery and the fix was actually pretty easy. This fix applies to the older style doors that have a chrome trim ring around the door. Once you take the door off the grill, turn it upside down and on the bottom edge you will see two pop rivets, one near each corner of the door. Drill out those rivets and the whole trim ring comes off. Once that's off, there are 12 dimples on the outer panel spaced around edge of the door. Those dimples are actually spot welds, and on my door, about half of them had broken lose. Simple fix, just drilled small pilot hole in the center of each dimple and drove #4 x 3/8" SS flat head screws in. As soon as that was done the door was back to its normal stiffness, no twist. There was some rust on the galvanized inner door frame so I wire brushed and painted it before reassembly. Put the trim back on and replaced the two pop rivets (SS if you have them). Once I gathered the right size drill bits, the whole fix took me about an hour to finish.
 
This was on a Summit S-670. Located in Rhode Island. Thought I'd offer up this DIY solution that is much cheaper than buying another door. Cost me $1.50 for the SS screws and about an hour of time. Door is just as good as new.
 
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