How To Replace a Big Green Egg Gasket - Big Green Egg Tutorials

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The big project, replacing the gaskets on your Big Green Egg or other Kamado cooker. It is a task that nobody wants to tackle. Captain Ron takes you step by step through the entire process from removing the dome to scraping the old buildup to tightening the final nuts. It is much easier than you think and will give you much needed improvement in heat retention and air flow.
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00:00 Replacing a Big Green Egg Gasket
01:03 Why change your Kamado gaskets?
01:15 Tools required to change a Big Green Egg gasket
01:56 The easiest way to remove a Big Green Egg Dome
04:58 Old glue removal
06:25 Top dome gasket installation
08:49 How to install a Big Green Egg base gasket
08:59 Old gasket removal
10:13 Installing the gasket
10:58 Big Green Egg dome installation
12:24 BGE Hinge Spring Installation
12:42 How to test the gasket seal on your Big Green Egg

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@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

We hope you're enjoying these BGE tutorial videos. Please hit "like" and leave us a comment. Is there a topic that you'd like to see us cover?

@elifieldsteel Месяц назад

My egg was many years overdue for a clean burn, realignment, and new gasket. This and a couple other videos on your channel helped me get the job done. Thanks for the great content!

@FOGOcharcoal Месяц назад

Great to hear! Glad they helped!

@rich2823 28 дней назад

the upside down blanket move here is premium

@FOGOcharcoal 27 дней назад

Yes! Just passing along what was passed on to me

@Mister_Portal_USMC 5 дней назад

This is the guy I was looking for to show me how to change the gasket!! Just got a bunch of new smoking toys from Thermoworks and need a new seal to try out this Signals & Billows combo I got.

@FOGOcharcoal День назад

Glad you found us!

@Mtts28 2 года назад

Another fantastic video. This videos REALLY help us newer egg owners. You’re the best Ron. Keep up the good work.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

I am very glad to hear that you're enjoying them. We will keep them coming!

@JBSmoke1 5 месяцев назад

Nice quick way to replace the gaskets.

@FOGOcharcoal 5 месяцев назад

Yes! Works like a champ!

@lloydzoellner7177 Год назад

Thanks Ron, you make it look easy and love your energy while doing it!

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

You are very welcome LLoyd! I am glad you're enjoying the vids

@BBQChef 2 года назад

No doubt this is the best video out there for BGE gasket replacement. I'm not dreading the task anymore. Thank you sir! Cheers, Jim

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Jim, you just made my day. I'm glad it helped!

@bradwattleworth7422 2 года назад

Nice job, definitely best video I’ve seen on gasket replacement. Need to take an afternoon to do my MM, L, and XL myself. Really enjoy your Egg videos, keep them coming!

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Great to hear Brad, I am really glad that you are getting something out of them

@twiz619 2 года назад

Super informative!! Thanks Ron!!

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

You are very welcome Abe!

@1816volunteer 2 года назад

Another great video, Captain Ron. Keep it up!

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hey Peter, glad you like them, it means the world to me!

@mattkombrink-hr3oe Год назад

Ron, Thanks for making this simple. Other videos had you taking the bolts off, realigning the bands, etc. your way is my way. Thanks for the video

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

Glad to help, you are very welcome!

@SaltyTales 2 года назад

You made that look so easy! Love it! 😀

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Thanks brother, I appreciate that!

@ivse9696 2 года назад

Perfect Description - thank you so much 👍👍👍

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

You are so very welcome mein freund!

@jeffbiederman9218 2 года назад

Really helpful. Thanks for all this great content.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

You are very welcome Jeff, we are glad you are enjoying it

@alankelley8570 Год назад

I replaced my gasket on my XL a few months back and I wish I had watched this video first. Next time I do it I'll definitely follow this guide. Thanks for putting this video out!

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

You're very welcome Alan!

@andrewnorton6663 Год назад

Love your energy Captain Ron! You're definitely helping me get the most out of my "Egg"sperience. Keep the puns coming lol.

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

Andrew, you just moved WAY up the friends list with that one. EGGcellent job....

@JW-fo3qt Год назад

Thanks for all of your videos. By far the best tutorials on YT

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

You are very welcome JW, I am glad you are getting something out of them

@curty85 3 месяца назад

You’re a genius, Gump!

@FOGOcharcoal 3 месяца назад

Thank you! That's all I have to say about that.....

@alumniguru 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for making this video I just replace my gasket with ease because of this video! What's a success!

@FOGOcharcoal 9 месяцев назад

Glad it helped!

@Birmo 2 года назад

This is just about the must useful How To video I've ever watched on this accursed hell site.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Damn John, that's about the nicest thing that you could say!

@davidm8997 2 года назад

Hi Ron, thanks for another great video on a timely subject. I am planning for a clean burn and gasket replacement next spring. I think I will do two additional things. I will use a dremel-type tool instead of sandpaper and I will make a couple of small slits in the lower gasket near the hinge for the temperature probe wires so they are not sitting on top of the gasket. Thanks again and keep it up. :-)

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hey David, those are some great and valuable points.

@henryhuitsing7991 Год назад

Thanks! Easy! Still a tighter on the back end of the dome, assume that will improve as the gasket compresses. Great tutorial

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

Glad it worked out and that you found the info useful.

@russwelch8290 2 года назад

I find using a paint/rust remover drill insert from hardware store works best, no chemicals needed. Make sure if going this route the drill insert is Not a wire wheel as it can damage the ceramic. Easy to do. Another quality Fogo instructional production by Captain Ron. You make it look easy. 👊

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hey Russ, that would definitely be a great way to go about it as well. We sure do always appreciate your support sir!

@rodneydeal6185 2 года назад

Thanks - very helpful

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful Rodney!

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Well done 👍

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hey James, thanks my friend!

@sheilacarter7915 Год назад

Great video! I followed you thru the end and my paper test was good! You made this so easy for me and being a female I can't thank you enough! In 24 hours I'll be using my green egg again! ❤

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

That is great to hear Sheila. You just made my day

@sheilacarter7915 Год назад

@@FOGOcharcoal that's wonderful because your video made mine!! Keep'em coming please! I love my green egg! ❤

@1949dexter 2 года назад

Great tutorial, I've done mine several times using the same technique. I need to do a clean burn soon and will probably have to replace mine again. It's really not that difficult just as you said, just need to take your time.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Great minds think alike....and do their gaskets the same too. LOL

@chefmatseg634 День назад

Seems a bit daunting, but I need to finally get around to doing this.

@FOGOcharcoal 12 часов назад

I thought the same but it is far easier than it seems

@brykln 2 года назад

I used the Rutland (I think) furnace gasket on bottom only. It worked great for years. Base cracked at 18-19 years, so new base came with stock. Debating which way to go as it’s getting time to replace the gasket. The new hinge system seems to align dome to base easier and much safer to take apart. Old system requires special pieces to stop spring from being uncontrollable.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hi Barry, we are actually filming a Rutland gasket video this week!

@1ronhall 2 года назад

Nice work ole buddy …… I think I have the old style hinge which is a bit more involved …. but all good! Thanks for the video.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hey Ron, yes, there is a bit more work involved with that, for sure.

@Bravo1TangoNovember 2 года назад

Ron I love your videos and your energy! Makes me want to get out there and cook even more. Thanks for this video, turning the lid upside down in the egg is genius! Great tip! Can you do a video on how to realign the lid in case of an over bite or under bite? I’m having trouble getting mine aligned. Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hey Tim, thank you so much my friend. Maybe I will just have to come visit in S Africa to demonstrate it in person! LOL, I made a note and it is now added to the list.

@Bravo1TangoNovember 2 года назад

@@FOGOcharcoal always welcome sir!

@jcflyer6213 2 года назад

Nice video

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Glad you like it JC!

@Tony5150RN 2 года назад

Great video Ron. I know the day will come when I have to do my XL and this is so much simpler than expected except for how easy you made lifting the dome. That'd definitely be a two person job in my case. Question, did you vacuum out the scraped off gasket residue that fell into the pit? Also I'd like to see you do a similar video on an Egg with the older band setup like my Mini Max has. I have replaced that one once but had to take the entire top and bottom band setup off. Thank you so much for this.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hey Tony, just get Roberta to help you with the dome my friend! We can definitely look into doing a video for the old style bands as well.

@firstname3434 2 года назад

Changed my gasket on my Kong using your video as a example.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

That's great, should be a similar process...

@firstname3434 2 года назад

@@FOGOcharcoal thanks, I enjoy your videos. I’ve cooking on the long for two years now and I’m never going back to propane.

@josephbeert4901 Год назад

I have an XL. I'm using the Flame Boss 400. My seal was letting air pass through making it hard to keep temperature in range. I replaced the seal. The roll did top and bottom but was 3" short of going around the chimney.

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

That should fix your temp control issue. I run most of m Eggs with no seal around the chimney at all

@BearzapperBBQ Год назад

What thermometer are you using on that egg? I love the red!

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

It is from Smokewar.com. Check out the thermometer that we sell!

@scotthuffman4909 2 года назад

The only thing I might have done differently is use A palm sander to clean off glue residue. Great video.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

That is a great idea, I just didnt want to take off any of the ceramic.

@JohnMHerrera 2 года назад

Awesome. I figure the day I change my gasket, I’ll do the band assembly set as well. Maybe an instructional video on putting on the new set on to an egg?

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

That is a great idea John, It is on the list!

@PeterShire Год назад

"How to upgrade your old BGE hinge!" There's a ton of old eggs out there. Put new hinges and reggulator on one and it'll look factory new.

@ferniec6004 2 года назад

Great video Ron! Easy task, just seems time consumin’. A wire wheel on a drill should help with the stubborn glue spots. Did the regulator cap gasket get damaged as well?

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hey Fernie, no the top gasket didn't have a problem. I'd be afraid to use a wire wheel on the ceramics. I'd be afraid that it would gouge it too much.

@Calvinjamesbrown 8 месяцев назад

I notice some cooker like the Komodo have a seal similar to what is found on an electric range. Is something like that available for the green egg and have you ever put one on?

@FOGOcharcoal 8 месяцев назад

Yes, search for Fogo Rutland Gasket

@daverumminger72 Год назад

You mentioned doing a paper test at the end of the video to see if there was a good seal. What do you do if there isn't a good seal? I had this happen at the front and back of the grill.

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

You will need to do a band adjustment on it. You should have a slight pull on the paper all the way around. We did a few videos on band adjustments as well.

@rickradcliffe 2 года назад

You can always use a dremel tool with a sanding drum and then a grinding stone

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Yes sir, that is absolutely true. Ya just have to be very careful!

@CptnRon302 2 года назад

This process is much easier than most people think. Don't forget to leave a comment and hit "LIKE"!!

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Yes, you made this look very easy sir!

@stevenarnold4567 2 года назад

Question: which is better, the BGE gasket or the Rutland gasket?

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

I really think that it's up to the individual. Many say that the Rutland is a longer lasting gasket.

@kurtw.dregerlawoffice3874 2 года назад

What kind of sand paper did you use on the bottom gasket removal and cleaning?

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

I don't remember the grit but we started with a slightly rough one and went to a finer grit. We didn't want to remove the ceramics.

@timothylew9775 2 месяца назад

Hi Ron, I have a medium size BGE that I will need to replace the gasket. My question is do I have to break in the new gasket by doing one to two cooks at 350 or less degrees F?

@FOGOcharcoal 2 месяца назад

The Big Green Egg gasket now does not require a break in period. It can't hurt but if you put a new gasket, put it on, leave the dome closed for 24 hours and cook away. Even though it is no longer required, I personally feel that the 350 or lower cook can't hurt but it's not as necessary as it was before.

@timothylew9775 2 месяца назад

@@FOGOcharcoal Thanks.

@brentkilpatrick312 2 года назад

Can you do this in the winter will the adhesive stick when it's cold

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hey Brent, Well, I live in S Florida so I can't say that I can answer that from experience. From what I read and have researched, the adhesive should stick without a problem.

@davidbrieske Год назад

My question is I have a brand new egg. Just put it together and when putting it together I seen the gasket is off on the bottom portion of the egg. I have NOT done an initial cook on it yet. Can I peel the tape/ gasket up and reposition it correctly? It came this way from the factory. Thanks

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

Hi David! First, welcome to the addiction! Second- I think you will be fine. as long as the gasket is covering a good portion of the edge. You could always contact the place that you bought it from and they may correct it for you.

@FreiheitGalleries 2 года назад

Hi, great video. Looking at the thermometer on the lid of the xl, where can I buy that one? I like the color, etc. thx

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I got it from Smokeware,com. You can use code BGESF and save 16% off of your entire order.

@FreiheitGalleries 2 года назад

Thx. I appreciate it. Keep the great videos coming.

@mikemcgurren9407 2 года назад

What grit sandpaper did you use to sand off the old adhesive?

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

I believe it was 220.

@MBBQNJ 2 года назад

Can you make a video on how to align the egg. Mine has an underbite that I cant seem to fix!

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

I'll tell you what Marcel, I will make a note of it and see if we can squeeze that in. That's a great idea, thank you.

@codecage9333 11 месяцев назад

You mention there is even enough gasket material to go around the chimney. Mine has never had any around the chimney. Does it around the very top surface like on the lid and base, or around the outside surface of the chimney? I never seen it done.

@FOGOcharcoal 11 месяцев назад

Around the outside just below the very top

@brucem7171 2 года назад

Just did the clean and now time for the gasket. I'm curious, I have a large egg and was thinking of just taking the top out of the retaining ring. Is this not suggested?

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

It can be difficult to handle like that.

@beefandpork 2 года назад

Are you going to make a video showing the chimney gasket? I didn’t even know there was a gasket up there.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

I probably should have covered that too. It os just some gasket around the top about an inch below the top.

@duanedelestienne2997 Месяц назад

Nice job with a newer Egg, not the same for older Eggs.

@FOGOcharcoal Месяц назад

Eggzactly the same

@duanedelestienne2997 Месяц назад

@@FOGOcharcoal I beg to differ... the spring assisted hinge is different and must be restrained during the disassembly process, not removed. If you still have the original shipping locks, they work great, and if not a couple of zip ties will do the job. Other than this detail the replacement of the gasket is the same.

@smokingtarheel3003 4 дня назад

Is there an oven gasket type gasket to use on the BGE similar to the KJ one?

@FOGOcharcoal День назад

Yes, it’s called a Rutland gasket. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fN7uFolFxuM.htmlsi=RowmuIe8LyvdwIcl

@BruceDaniell2 Год назад

Thought they recommended using the plastic spacers between dome and bottom.

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

You certainly can, I never found them to work the way that I'd like.

@jeffbiederman9218 2 года назад

Ron-i just replaced my BGE gasket and the lid no longer sits properly. It is very slightly hanging off the back. Cannot seem to get it to sit right any more. Any ideas how to fix? Many thanks!

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hey Jeff, nice job on the gasket, it sounds like it was definitely ready. We did videos on how to fix that with the older style bands as well as newer bands. Here is a link to one of them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7zmaPhP-D-4.html

@bugbiteflytying 2 года назад

Am I able to replace the gasket when it’s cold outside. I live in Minnesota and it’s like 20 -30 degrees out.

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

I can’t say for sure but can’t see why it wouldn’t work

@jonathond1982 2 года назад

I would be a little concerned with using sand paper on the ceramic. It's actually removing ceramic material along with the old seal felt. I love my Egg! The only thing that has made me stray from using it as much is of how difficult it is to obtain accessories, charcoal and replacement parts. It's such a pain that you can't order direct from BGE. It's such a hassle otherwise. Great post though! 👍

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

Hi Jonathan. Just so you know, you can order FOGO Charcoal direct on our website and all orders over $40 get free shipping!

@garrisonarnett9772 Год назад

Question my egg is seal closed after I did a burn off how is the best way to get it apart with messing up the egg

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

You could try wedging a butter knife or something in there and move it along to free it. I wouldn't twist it. The other thing you could do is to put some lit charcoal in the front vent and heat it up to try and loosen it.

@ronniebrashear5633 2 года назад

I did clean burn twice still not clean is there another way to clean??

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

That's srange. Maybe more charcoal and let it burn longer?

@vanathanas3050 Год назад

My gasket replacement did not pass the paper test …any suggestions

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

Yes, see our dome adjustment videos

@Sasquatch8284 2 года назад

Did my XL yesterday..I find it impossible to get the front to lineup without underbite..I’m convinced bottom and top aren’t the same size..am I the only one? My large never had that issue..

@FOGOcharcoal 2 года назад

It is a very common problem, It may just be that your bands need adjustment. Make sure the top and bottom bands are equidistant all the way around.

@Sasquatch8284 2 года назад

@@FOGOcharcoal that was prior to bands being installed. I just wanted to see if it would lineup..I wouldn’t care if I wasn’t failing paper test on back left..my only other thought is try spacing bands further apart by going up higher on green egg ridge

@JustJoe182 Год назад

I replaced my gasket and now my lid isn't closing all the way. I put it back together exactly like the video said but after putting the springs on it has about a 1/8th inch gap. How can I fix this?

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

We actually have other videos on how to fix that depending on which bands you have. Just search FOGO Egg Bands

@JustJoe182 Год назад

@@FOGOcharcoal Yes. I saw those. I have the new band but that doesn't cover the lid not closing completely. It only speaks of under and over bites.

@FOGOcharcoal Год назад

@@JustJoe182 loosen the big bolt on the top band and push down. Retighten.