Step-by-step instructions for how to replace the hopper-barrel gasket on your Traeger grill. Includes part numbers, required tools, and estimated completion time.
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Part #: Description: KIT0802 Hopper-Barrel Gasket What is a Hopper-Barrel Gasket & What does it do?
A hopper-barrel gasket is a square-shaped piece of fiber glass that creates a seal between the hopper and the grill barrel.
Similar to how an O-ring prevents water from seeping through the connection point of water pipe and a faucet, the hopper-barrel gasket creates a seal that both affects thermal insulation and keeps grease, ash and smoke from escaping the barrel from the connection point.
Where do I find my grill's Hopper-Barrel Gasket?
If your grill has a hopper-barrel gasket, you'll find it seated between the grill's hopper-burner assembly (HBA) and the barrel. It's placed around the auger/burner tube, providing a seal between the two parts.
The gasket is normally hidden and cannot be seen without removing the HBA. Occasionally, part of the gasket may be visible:
- At the top of the HBA
- At the bottom of the HBA
- Inside the grill, between the auger tube and the grill barrel opening
Tools Needed
- Non-Metal Scraping Tool
Estimated Time to Complete
- 15 minutes
Hopper-Barrel Gasket Replacement Steps
- Remove the grill's hopper-burner assembly.
- As you pull the HBA away from the grill, the hopper-barrel gasket will either fall onto the auger tube or it may remain stuck/fused to the side of the grill.
- Remove the old hopper-barrel gasket.
- If the gasket is fused to the side of the grill due to the heat during use. If this is the case, scrape the remnants of the old gasket using a non-metal tool so as not to scratch the paint.
- Slide the gasket over the burner/auger tube and position it in place as you slide the HBA back into place.
- Reattach the hopper-burner assembly.
When to Replace a Hopper-Barrel Gasket
The most common reason to replace a hopper-barrel gasket is when grease leaks from where the HBA meets the grill body.
If you need help replacing your part, or if you run into additional concerns after replacement, contact Traeger Support. We're ready to help 365 days a year.