I'd still try to get in touch with Rena / Filstar and see if they'll replace it...chances are they'll send you a new one to replace that one and then you'll have a stock of repair parts...
thank you johncl thats perfect i thought i was quacked well maybe i am a little lol thanks. i bought this thing from greenbay Wis and im like almost 4 hours away so i really didn't want to go back.. thanks again