Just replace the deck fill. The box comes apart in a couple minutes, had mine apart several times very straight forward. Acetone and ATF, is about the same as PB Blaster. Undo the hose clamps and try to twist the hose off, sometimes a heat gun helps to get the hose off. Once you get the four screws out, lift the deck fill up with a 5 in 1 tool or scraper. It might actually come up with the hose on and that makes it easier to remove hose topside. On New deck fill, coat o-ring with some teflon grease. Also coat the inside of the balsa core with sealant or epoxy, before reinstalling.
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