How To FIX Your Kamado Joe Gasket Before It FAILS Completely!

[@salitz91]

Glad I found this! I realized my bottom gasket was loose a couple cooks ago, fortunately not too warped. Going to take it off and fix when I get my sealant

[@michaelyork5617]

Thanks James for another helpful video. I've had to do a full replacement of my gasket twice now on my Classic III although the first time I didn't do it right so it only lasted about 6 months. I've found the gasket replacements on Amazon for about $35. Seem to be the same quality as the OEM from KJ but much cheaper. The replacement gasket I used came with double sided tape. This helped to hold the gasket in place while applying the silicone so I didn't need the duck tape. The first time I installed, my mistake was I didn't use the silicone. I thought the double sided tape was all that was needed. Wrong :). Thanks again!

[@charlesmcdonald6478]

Thanks, Thanks, Purchase Akorn great price, could not bring myself to spend $1500. plus for a Joe. First cook Spare Ribs, use foil boat great bark, taste good, I learn everything for your videos. Keep going . Second cook will do double inverted unable to first time as heat deflector was lost by UPS. No problems with controlling heat.

[@mvalkest]

Hey James, I need to replace the gasket of my Kamado Joe Junior and would like to replace it with a glasfiber one. My local barbecue store discourages this, since the added thickness of a glasfiber gasket (compared to the standard felt one) causes more stress on the ceramic on the hinge-side which might cause the ceramic to crack. What are your thoughts on this? Kind regards, Mitch

[@cablerichy]

I have question: I have KJ classic 1, and asking my self, I have the vilt gasket , can I replace the gasket with the one with they use in the newer ones?

[@TimBorka]

I wonder. Could you put felt on your DōJoe? So it's not touching it AS directly.

[@cornwasher]

I just replaced the lower gasket and went fine. Then burned out the komodo at a hight temp. After that the upper lid gasket started crumbling and falling off. Fortunately there was extra gasket material and easily replaced the upper gasket.

[@cyndy-glenn]

Lots of good info, there is never a good time for the gasket to come loose

[@stymer]

You mentioned that you unlatch the lid once the grill is cool. What else do you do for 'shut down' and storage?

[@chrisczarnik7931]

Hey there! I really enjoy the videos. I'm sure you covered it before, but can I ask where you got your tables -- especially the one against the brick wall.

[@poorman2515]

Hi, James was watching the video when the gasket fell off. What a hassle just saw this one good information I hope I don’t ever have to use it but the knowledge is good to know.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I hope so too

[@NicholasWood-g6d]

Video idea! Should I buy a rib rack or grate expander?

[@ramajuYT]

Thanks James for the tip ! I hope I never need to use it. But the tip of removing it in case of emergency for sure will save us on emergency case !😮

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

You bet!

[@nilsluger7112]

This just happend to my bottom gasket two weeks ago, ordered silicone kit right now. Perfect timing Smokking Daddy!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Haha cheers

[@ucablca]

Nice video - I have a BJ1, and the felt gasket is starting to fray/shed. Do you think it would be worth it to just buy the replacement and use the silicone as you've done with the BJ3?

[@RumandCook]

Thanks James.. have to do this myself in one spot. Always handy to have a refresher. 🍻

[@arboyprepper4616]

Thanks James for yet another tip . I’ve got acetone and high temp silicone on hand , just waiting for a 20% KJ product at my local bbq shop to pick up a gasket kit for the big 3

[@davidtaylor1818]

Do you know what has happened to the iKamand? It seems all apps and support just disappeared this week.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Unacceptable. I have asked for a statement but don’t have anything official other than rumour of seeing in fb groups that they are responding to all customer service cases with a credit to the store. Kj doesn’t offer a different controller so if you had a controller and need a controller I am not sure what you’d use this credit for to restore use of your grill the way you want to use it. Hope they get ahead of this more and share something officially

[@point59]

Hey James another great video. Sorry my question is off topic but I have tried to find fogo online. I want to try it but live in NB. I have ordered cowboy from big box stores. Is there any big box stores up here that carry it. TIA. And keep the videos coming.

[@garykazanjian824]

Do you have a video on replacing the top gasket?

[@Keith80027]

That was a great video on how to do the top gasket the next time I have to replace a gasket. I have a Green Egg and am wondering if the KJ metal gasket would work on a Green Egg without the latch?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

There is a guy named RRP Ron on the big green egg forum that sells a Rutland gasket kit. It costs way less and works just as well. I plan to get one for my joe jr

[@Keith80027]

@@SmokingDadBBQ I looked into his gasket kit and wondering if the metal fiberglass might be better. I replaced my GE gasket after about 10 years. I cook on it two to three times a week, mostly low temp. Cleaning the old gasket off was a lot of work.

[@chrisgoulding7188]

Hi James, I love your videos. Do you know what had happened to the iKamand app?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Unacceptable. I have asked for a statement but don’t have anything official other than rumour of seeing in fb groups that they are responding to all customer service cases with a credit to the store. Kj doesn’t offer a different controller so if you had a controller and need a controller I am not sure what you’d use this credit for to restore use of your grill the way you want to use it. Hope they get ahead of this more and share something officially

[@thejohnsons2001]

Do you use the high heat silicone when you install a brand new gasket, or do you find the adhesive already on the gasket from the factory sufficient?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I use it right away now which is what I was doing on the clip from the classic bottom install. The glue on the gasket doesn’t hold up as well as silicone

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

This was stock glue coming off vs silicone btw

[@BrianMiller1973]

Completely off topic but it looks like the iKamand was taken offline on July 4th. Supposedly you can submit a warranty claim with device info (if you are able to get it) and be compensated in some matter as it is now a bricked device.

[@byronmiller7751]

I'd love to see SDBBQ cover this story and get some attention to it. Lots of us are left with a useless piece of junk now.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Unacceptable. I have asked for a statement but don’t have anything official other than rumour of seeing in fb groups that they are responding to all customer service cases with a credit to the store. Kj doesn’t offer a different controller so if you had a controller and need a controller I am not sure what you’d use this credit for to restore use of your grill the way you want to use it. Hope they get ahead of this more and share something officially

[@byronmiller7751]

@@SmokingDadBBQ Thank you for addressing here. It seems KJ is working to make it right after a weak initial response. Not putting out a public statement before the groundswell started is bad PR.

[@bjorne46]

So annoying when this happens. I've ordered a big caulk cartridge of high heat silicon just because of this happening. In my opinion, its a design flaw made by all kamado manufacturers, except for one to my knowledge. The monolith's current line up features clamps that hold the gasket into place. And on the bottom half it isn't glas fiber, but a stainless steel contact ring. Wish KJ would come up with a aftermarket fix like this, so the warranty isn't voided. (Using a monolith gasket would require drilling holes in the dome)

[@Adb-12886]

Hey James, sorry for random question but I've been worrying recently as my top SloRoller piece has started peeling. Has this ever happened to you and has it concerned you? Because I thought it's Teflon based that any peeling must be bad. I asked Kamado Joe and they said it will not affect the performance of my grill. They also said the reason for the SloRoller to peel is due to creosote build up, animal fat and build up that due to it's acidity burns through the coating. Especially if not cleaned every time. But I'm still concerned as it's Teflon based so wondering if you've had this problem before?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I am not sure anymore what it’s made of as there are conflicting reports…. I had one replaced under warranty that got really bad and my warranty replacement I use a drip pan above now and it’s lasted over a year with no flaking

[@Adb-12886]

Cheers James

[@fransvandewiel4842]

Hi James, nice and clear video again! Would a gasket glued with high heat silicon still be removable? For example when you burnt the inside edge of the gasket and want to replace it. Is the silicone remaining flexible after many cooks or hardening out in high heat?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

It is harder to remove but a scraper and acetone will get the surface clean in the future if you need to do it again

[@fransvandewiel4842]

Today fixed a loose segment of the existing top gasket and put in a new one at the base. No problem with both your video's. Just a bummer when you have OCD and you cut the gasket 0.5 mm too short 😂

[@Neo-do5wd]

Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't the gaskets be covered by Kamado Joes warranty when something like this happens?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

If it happens right away sure. My grill is 4 years old now so gaskets wouldn’t be covered. Ceramics are lifetime

[@multifaceted29]

Another great video! Question - I have a Weber kettle and the Kettle Pizza kit but was thinking of buying the DoJoe for my Kamado Joe Classic to phase out my Weber, but it sounds like using the DoJoe accessory consistently damages the KJ gaskets due to the design and application. Is the DoJoe still worth purchasing knowing it may/will cause gasket failure at some point? Is the juice worth the squeeze? Or I am catastrophizing? I have certainly seen your DoJoe pizza content and it looks to be an amazing pizza cooker. Thanks in advance for any thoughts or opinions. ❤

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

It is an amazing pizza and surprisingly good smoker accessory but I wish this didn’t happen or it had its own gasket to save the main gasket as otherwise I do like it But pizza without it is 95% as good

[@samacc2536]

Thanks for sharing! Use the dojoe a lot, so will probably need this sooner than later haha!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

No problem!

[@calebmiller2506]

What do you think about Kamado Joe discontinuing support for iKamand and essentially creating a $200 paperweight for everyone? And is there anything they plan to do about it?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Unacceptable. I have asked for a statement but don’t have anything official other than rumour of seeing in fb groups that they are responding to all customer service cases with a credit to the store. Kj doesn’t offer a different controller so if you had a controller and need a controller I am not sure what you’d use this credit for to restore use of your grill the way you want to use it. Hope they get ahead of this more and share something officially

[@mattstirling8111]

New to Kamado cooking. What is the best and fastest way to cool your grill down after a cook. Looking for any tips and tricks as I prefer to have a cover on it when not using. Having to wait until morning gives me a little anxiety lol. Unless this is normal

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Sadly if high heat that is normal

[@davidwalker41]

If I understand your question correctly, the quickest way is to shut the top and bottom vents and latch the lid so as to oxygen starve the burning coals. Once the coals are no longer burning (e.g., the next morning), unlatch the lid because you don't want to constantly be compressing the gasket.

[@osok7629]

I have been using meater probed for a while now. Just got a kamado joe classic 3. My meter probes show the ambient temp significantly higher than dome temp. In talking 40 degrees or so. Does anyone else have this issue?

[@darrensmith9143]

I have noticed this as well since using the TempSpike once.

[@dcrnoodle]

Yes today actually 🤣 got some high temp glue on way !!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Nice 👍

[@Isovapor]

Not worried here. I have zero use for any Komodo or big green egg in my arsenal. Not a fan of choked off charcoal smoke that increases temps in ceramic grills. I gave my Weber kettle away. I don’t have a PhD in deflector plate arrangements and water pan heights to manage a smoldering fire to cook any protein. Love your videos. Cheers!!

[@richmann5746]

hi James if you remove all the black felt from just the mating surface of the dome and base when installing a new gasket the gasket will stick and last a lot longer. the gasket really is only sticking abought 1/2 the with of the gasket to the mating surface and the other 1/2 is really trying to stick to the black felt if you take a good look at the old gasket surface you can Cleary see that the gasket was really only sticking abought 1/2 the with of the gasket. hope that helps you out some on the neat time you change a gasket $Rich Mann$

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Cheers Rich

[@robertyoung4886]

How do I purchase your seasoning for a brisket and pork butt? Can you help?

[@TheRssr1979]

So a classic 1 is ideal for a Dojoe?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

It doesn’t get the same gasket issue so I tend to use it only on my series 1

[@TheRssr1979]

@@SmokingDadBBQ I sometimes miss tmy old one series

[@god2many]

Do you plan to comment on Kamado joe suddenly bricking everyone's ikommand on July 4th?

[@TheBearmoth]

What a farce! I've replaced my iKamand with a fireboard 2 pro + drive. It already seems far more capable and versatile... a price to match though

[@metalmulishaz123]

I'm glad I got a blaze kamado don't have to worry about that bs

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Haven’t tried one of those yet

[@MrWhitelines]

Need a video on how to get the Ikamand working again since KamadoJoe turned them all into useless paperweights.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Unacceptable. I have asked for a statement but don’t have anything official other than rumour of seeing in fb groups that they are responding to all customer service cases with a credit to the store. Kj doesn’t offer a different controller so if you had a controller and need a controller I am not sure what you’d use this credit for to restore use of your grill the way you want to use it. Hope they get ahead of this more and share something officially

[@MrWhitelines]

@@SmokingDadBBQ In the UK they are only offering a £100 gift card [ £129 less than I paid for it ] to spend at one of their dealers, it's really not enough but better than nothing and from what I can see on social media the USA customers are being given a full refund even on older models that are well out of warranty.

[@josephkool8411]

I own an Akorn Jr. This ridicularity is unheard of with my grill

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I have one too. The gasket is stapled so mine hasn’t worked lose either

[@ralphmetten2344]

This happend to me a couple of months ago. I mailed kamado joe and they sent me the glu free of charge.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Beauty

[@penguinpuck]

Not about this video but any comments or videos about iKamand being sunset?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Unacceptable. I have asked for a statement but don’t have anything official other than rumour of seeing in fb groups that they are responding to all customer service cases with a credit to the store. Kj doesn’t offer a different controller so if you had a controller and need a controller I am not sure what you’d use this credit for to restore use of your grill the way you want to use it. Hope they get ahead of this more and share something officially

[@adamjensen8112]

Thank you for making this video. I am much less interested in a DoJoe pizza oven now

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

It’s a good idea with a few serious limitations …. Ironically I just cooked a brisket in it and it might be my best ever Kamado brisket lol

[@JayEcke-jl5bv]

So as far as I can tell this is your most recent video. Sorry not very tech savvy. I have been a primo user for quite some time. Just bought a konnected Joe, why can't I use the charcoal basket in the konnected Joe? Simply because the afs? Or different dimensions of the base? Thanks in advance. BTW without your videos I would have never considered kamado joe

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thanks, this one is a few months old with several new ones since but no problem. You can 100% use the basket if you are ok skipping the AFS. The basket raises the coals out of reach of the afs so it wouldn’t work properly

[@JayEcke-jl5bv]

Thanks for the quick response. A lot faster than KJ themselves. I thought I could, didn't want to waste the cash if not. Have no problem using in manual mode. Just really liked your double indirect setup. That was slick

[@praetorxyn]

Couldn't you just put on high heat gloves and take the DoJoe out when you're done with it, then shut the dome normally?

[@BrianMiller1973]

Mentioned at 10:50.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Yep. Showed a quick clip doing that. Almost burns through so I used a second set on the handles

[@cassieharper9383]

❤

[@dislexicdadscooking]

Me thinks you have a red addiction lol

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Lol this is probably true

[@dislexicdadscooking]

Lol from one content maker to another...your results show its a good addiction

[@yokulen545]

he did not show the result ,i guess it did not work !

[@DanielSuru]

Put the top gasket onto the bottom gasket, as if it were installed on the lid. Then silicone on top of the gasket, and lower the lid onto it.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

It’s a good thought but in practice the gasket moves with the dome closing and unless you’re very lucky now has some gasket overhanging into the grill which is going to burn

[@DanielSuru]

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