Thanks sbnhvlvr.
I will DEFINITELY keep an eye on that auction. I just hope nobody else here is also bidding on it, I don't want to step on anyone's toes. All I really want is the bag, emptor, emptor bottom, and associated parts. I doubt the hose and attachments would ever get used.
I called Kirby today and got some prices for parts from a very helpful real live human employee. I always like real customer service without annoying menus.
The Kirby prices are as follows:
$37.80 for the bag,
$88.20 for the emptor,
$26.00 for the emptor tray,
$97.35 for a new brushroll housing with integrated belt lifter.
WOW that's expensive! I'm also awaiting a call back from the rebuild department. I think I will not give up on repairing the belt lifter just yet, although the 3 screws are still firmly stuck.
Hopefully, this will vacuum again,
Dave
