Yesterday I picked up this grill, it's a 2004. The bowl exterior and the SS are in great shape. The frame is pretty good except for the wear points for the shelf and the tool hooks. I started cleaning the exterior today and will probably work inside the bowl and under the table during the week. There are a few trouble spots I need to work on but have a few questions. All help is very much appreciated.
1) FRAME TUBE CAPS: What color are these supposed to be and where can I find them? I have 2 grey on the kettle side, and 1 black on the stainess side - one is awol. I'd prefer black all around. Also, the tubes on the axle side do not have them at the bottom, is this normal?
2) CASTERS: One doesn't turn at all and the other is almost as useless. I may replace them, I may not, but are these the 6414 I see on Amazon?
3) AXLE: About 1/3 is covered in rust. I'm thinking of removing it, working it over with steel wool, and then spraying it with black Rustoleum to prevent future issues. I haven't taken a close look, but are the wheels difficult to get off?
4) FRAME SCREWS: The bar under the bowl (the one the shelf hangs onto) has two bolts that connect to the long bars. One of the bolts is partially out and the long bar on that side is a little loose, but when I turn it with a wrench it just spins in place. Any tips?
5) IGNITER: Has anybody put together a troubleshooting guide for this system? I am pretty sure I heard a hiss as I turned the valve on the tank, so I believe there's gas in it. If it helps, the seller said it was being tempermental for a while and then crapped out altogether.