I would just but the new piece from Hayward thru a dealer. I had the same filter, DE's are tedoius but do a great job filteing. My hayward 65 actually started leaking through the actual side of the filter. looked like stress crack, couldnt seal it up anyway. So I went out an bought a Hayward sand filter, less work involved and now ready to install it. I believe you can replace the top piece and use your old fingers etc. Pretty easy to replace
Mike
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