Weber Genesis 1988 Like New Again
My girlfriend's family has a Weber Genesis they purchased in 1988. I was tired of the hot spot in the rear and decided to replace the burner tube set. After some research, we ordered the tubes for pre-2002 models.
The tubes arrived in official Weber packaging and fit like a glove. The Weber works like new.
The kit included shoulder bolts to replace the manifold mount bolts. Interestingly, the instructions never mentioned the bolts and give the impression the existing set are easily removed. NOT! They must be drilled out since their exposure to high heat has bonded them to the Weber housing.
After some experimentation, I found a way to remove the existing rusty tubes without drilling out the bolts on the manifold mount. Here is how:
0) follow the instructions up to the point they tell you to remove the manifold mounting bolts. DO NOT REMOVE THEM. They will break and have to be drilled out.
1) slide all three bars as snugly as...
Weber 7506 Burner Tube Set
Nothing lasts forever, not even stainless steel. I put these burners on my 10 year-old Weber Genesis 1000 and the thing runs like brand new again. They were a cinch to install once I got the right ones. The first set I received had 3 identical burners (the middle one is supposed to be 1/2 inch shorter). Once Amazon resent the correct set, instant-presto- the grill cooks like new!. Worth every cent.
Whoa, what a differnce this made on my grill!
I searched all the home center stores before realizing that while they sell Weber products, they don't support Weber products. So here's a couple of tips.
Weber guarantees their burners for ten years, you should have registered your product, but with the serial number they'll honor the guarantee anyway. Just be aware though, the serial number is printed on your grill frame and not etched, so with time and weather it fades so that you can't read it - this happens well before the ten year period. So write it down some where and store it.
WHen you go to change this burner out buy a good quality grease remover and spray it generously all over the inside of the grill, brush it and then rinse with hot water. It'll keep you clean and make the change out process easier, faster and more fun.
Once you're done, realize your newly refurbished grill will burn hotter, cook faster and save you propane costs. You'll still have the same hot spots - mine is th upper...
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