Door Gasket replacement GM 40/60/80

[cabinwarmer]

Good Day,
Has anyone replaced their door gasket on their GM 40/60/80? I am in need of doing my GM 60. Was hoping to not take the door off the stove? Access is easy and was thinking I would avoid any issues with door re-alignment, stripped screws, etc. I have Rutland RTV 600F arriving tomorrow and I already have the 1/2 gasket. Hearthstone tech bulletins show door removal (because they also incorporate door glass gasket(s) replacement). Any guidance, comments or hints welcome. I will be utilizing some wax paper to keep from excess contacting the stove itself.

Thanks, Dave

 

[weatherguy]

I always take the door off, usually it's not a problem but I'm not familiar with your stove. On the two stoves I've had one just lifted off and the one I have know is just two pins.

 

[cabinwarmer]

Looks like two screws per hinge need to be removed from the hinge/stove side. The door does slide up and down on the pins but not enough to remove it completely.

 

[Trevor Tahclep]

I tried that once, not as easy as I thought to do with door on, had a glue mess on the hearth. Find it far easier with door off.

 

[cabinwarmer]

here is what I have going on.... you can see the doors slides up just a bit but not enough to take off without removing two screws

 

[Trevor Tahclep]

Have you checked your manual on how to remove the door ?

 

[cabinwarmer]

Yes, hearthstone has you pulling the hinges off. It is part of their procedure for replacing the glass gasket as well as the door gasket. They reading don't say much.

 

[Trevor Tahclep]

Personally I interpret that as the stove being originally designed to remove the door, it looks like Allen screws or Torx screws, easy enough to remove and set back in.

 

[cabinwarmer]

Yes, leaning that way. Seems they will align back in place with not too much of an issue. Just have to watch the threads. A helper will be nice.
Thanks, Dave

 

[cabinwarmer]

Good Day, which one would you recommend I use? The Imperial brand was included in the OEM gasket kit. This is for the 1/2 door gasket.