So I went through the manual to see what's what with the pump, and while it doesnt seem that hard, I wouldn't know how to do it myself sadly :\

Regardless, I believe someone said they have a spare filter that they offered to send over? I would gladly take you up on that offer and then have Rudy put it in at his shop. I do get payed in about 2 weeks, so that would definitely help things out with the payments for Rudy.

EDIT: I also really appreciate the time and effort you guys are putting into this to help me out with possible solutions. I've never been part of a better community than this one, that's for damn sure. Cheers to you guys!