Need Help With My Remora Pro

The last 2-3 weeks my PS really hasn't been doing a lot.
The foaminess is almost non-existent, and not a single drop in the collection cup.
The foam/water isn't even going up the collection cup shoot.

So, today I unplugged it, rinsed everything out, cleaned the pump slits (Maxi-Jet 1200), etc.

BUT, the thing that I think is causing the issue is beneath this little plastic screw. The pump is connected, and then this tube right here goes up and is stopped by the plastic screw.



Problem is, I can't get the plastic screw cap off. All it does is break apart and fall apart, so now it's stripped. But I think I need to get down there and use the brush and clean that area out.

Any suggestions on how to get it off, and if I do, will I be able to find a replacement to cap it back up? It really seems like a bad design to make it out of plastic IMO

It's the only area that I didn't address, so I can't think of what else could be making it not skim.

Here's the screw and the action that the PS is producing.

Weak Foaming Action:


The Screw In Question:

 

I remember that screw. That definitely is your problem. You need to get that out to clean the injector. Boy that looks stripped though.

You might have to drill into it a bit and reverse it out.

 

It's an awful design right? I mean it gets all the stuff on it, and it just won't move.
And then b/c it's plastic is just crumbles...

If I really go at it, I can get it off. But it'll be in pieces, and I'll need something to put back on top right?

It needs to be capped?
I'll have to check around locally and see if anyone has it, or order it I guess before I destroy it to get it off.

 

Just shoot aquac an email. I'm sure they'll hook you up (they've ALWAYS had great customer service when I need a question answered, or a part)