Vermont Castings Dutchwest 2460 series

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WilliamBroughton

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I replaced the top inner web a few years ago–the old one had dropped out of place after a retainer clip bolt head snapped off. Now the same thing has happened again. I tried unsuccessfully to extract the snapped bolt. Is there anything that I can do to avoid a repetition of this problem with a new web? Thanks for your time!
 
I replaced the top inner web a few years ago–the old one had dropped out of place after a retainer clip bolt head snapped off. Now the same thing has happened again. I tried unsuccessfully to extract the snapped bolt. Is there anything that I can do to avoid a repetition of this problem with a new web? Thanks for your time!
high temperature anti seize?? It probably won’t work. I’d be spending on a new stove instead of VC parts.