Hey, just thought I'd start a thread to share some part numbers for those of us who are rehabbing SS Performers. Since not all of the Weber CS folks are as savvy as they might be, and some of them have even been known to encourage SS owners to go ahead and buy a new Performer, since the SS ones are "really, really old" (can you imagine?), I thought it would be handy to have some of these part numbers available.
The igniters usually respond well to some careful cleaning, but if yours is still dead the part number is 40826404. They are about 12 bucks I think.
That little C-shaped retaining clip that holds the burner assembly together can get really weak and rusty. A new one is just a few cents, #890415
If you'd like to put one of the modern lid thermometers in your older Performer, that is #70180. About 10 bucks I believe.
And the sweet find I came across last time was the complete hardware kit. I was looking for the 4 black bolts that attach the kettle to the table, and the guy could only find the whole kit. Which he was kind enough to send me for free (can you imagine?). It's got all of the hardware-- wheel caps, bolts to attach burner assembly, etc.-- but best of all it has 3 of the tool hanger clips (no clip for the grate holder, though). Part #85555 (and don't worry-- I'll still be using the stainless hardware I found at the hardware store.)