Go to a local parts store and buy a replacement.  It is just a small circlip.
 I have replaced these before and it is no problem.  Measure it to be sure
you get the right size.  Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
http://www.vanagain.com
John 3:16

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