TooQForYou

Man, that's some nasty rust! I'm glad I live in Florida- no snow, no salted roads. Though I do occasionally drive on the beach.

Yeah, that sounds like what the problem is. Happened to my Q last year. If you could replace it yourself or find a friend that can do it for you, that would be the way to go. $250 is just ridiculous for replacing a few o-rings. Luckily my father is a mechanic and did it for me. Didn't take him long, so it should be an easy fix.