Cooktop Burner Bowl Seal

[jx67]

Hi There,

I was trying to fix our cooktop (GE JGP636WEB2WW). I found that the seal between the burner bowl and the glass cooktop is really worn out. I went online and found the replacement part. The little seal costs almost $20 each, and I have 5 of them.

I am wondering, is there any alternative way to seal? Would silicone caulking do it or any generic sealing strip work? I am worrying about the temperatur since the bowl could be hot. It's amazing the the bowl actually cost less the seal. I googled it and could not find many people discuss that.

Any suggestion is appreciated.

Thanks,
Joe.

[Uncle Cracker]

I wouldn't want to find out the hard way that some alternative method is not working... Recommend you not use anything that wasn't made for the purpose. Perhaps if you keep looking you will be able to find the parts online somewhere else for less.

[eccentrictinkerer]

I've regularly use high-temp automotive silicone adhesives that are good to 650 degrees.

It's the best stuff to use for replacing Corvair valve cover gaskets (head temps regularly over 400 degrees). I've been doing this for 35 years. Check with your NAPA store.

[cabinetman]

I've regularly use high-temp automotive silicone adhesives that are good to 650 degrees.

It's the best stuff to use for replacing Corvair valve cover gaskets (head temps regularly over 400 degrees). I've been doing this for 35 years. Check with your NAPA store.

I've used the HIGH TEMP type of stuff for gaskets on motorcycles. It comes in different colors. Works good.
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[jx67]

Thanks, everyone. I think the high temp silicone should work. I did find some place that's cheaper for the seal, for "only" $15 each, so $75, total. I might give the silicone a try.

Joe.