Hairline crack 500

[armedRN]

I have a hairline crack in the center, back of the top of the stove. It looks like it appears at the start of the oval and is one inch in length. It also has some rust / discoloration where it ends. I figure this means it has been there for a little while anyway. I have been burning for four years now. I guess I must have run it too hot at some point. My question is; is there any harm in using it until I can get it replaced?
I will try to post a pic but I'm not much for computers.
Thanks in advance for any input.
By the way it is a joutl 500

 

[begreen]

Sounds like it got overheated at some point. I had one on the back of the 602 from someone overfiring it. I think you will be ok burning for a short time while waiting for the part. Just keep an eye on it to make sure the crack is not spreading. You can rub some furnace cement into the crack if it bothers you.

 

[armedRN]

Wow that was fast. Thank you sir