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Jocool

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Vent rivets
« on: June 07, 2013, 04:01:33 PM »
I'm not sure if it has been covered here, but my perfunctory search revealed very little usable information. If I wanted to remove a lid vent for a thorough clean, can I purchase replacement rivets to reattach the vent so it looks factory? They don't offer them for sale through Weber in Australia, and I was wondering if you guys could get them.

Appreciate any help I can get.
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landgraftj

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Re: Vent rivets
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2013, 05:01:05 PM »
Don't think you can replace the rivets...may be better off drilling it out and reattaching with a stainless nut and bolt.
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Heyjude

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Re: Vent rivets
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2013, 05:20:37 PM »
I did some research a while back. You would need some special tools to make it look factory.
Any rivet experts out there?
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« Last Edit: June 07, 2013, 05:27:02 PM by Heyjude »
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Duke

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Re: Vent rivets
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2013, 05:27:06 PM »
I would either go with a stainless buttonhead hex screw or invest in a rivet gun from HD.
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mikeinctown

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Re: Vent rivets
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2013, 05:55:05 PM »
When you buy replacement vents from Weber they give you a 1/4-20 bolt and nut.
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Craig

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Re: Vent rivets
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2013, 06:08:34 PM »
Quote from: Duke on June 07, 2013, 05:27:06 PM
I would either go with a stainless buttonhead hex screw or invest in a rivet gun from HD.

Is this the transformation tool?
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