Has anyone has success rebuilding their 98+ petcock? I have a 2000 and the petcock was working just fine, but it ws leaking. So I pulled it apart and siliconed the sealing surfaces to stop the leak and replaced the o-rings. Well, it stopped the leak, but after it ws assembled, it just dumped gas in all positions (I found this out when I removed the gas line and fuel just poured out in all settings). So, I picked up the rebuild kit and replaced the diaphram (no silicone this time) and it doesn't leak, but I get VERY little flow and no flow on PRI. My question is this: There is a brass circular spring on the selector side (Knob > spring > plastic conical piece > brass circular spring). Where or how does this circular spring set inside the body/ conical plastic piece? If needed, I can disassemle and take some pics.

I replaced the filter a couple months ago and the fuel line today and I can see fuel flowing in the filter when running, but seems low compared to what it was. Kinda want to avoid a new petcock, but I wanted the opinion of the knowledgeable forum first. I think this circular spring thing is the issue as I did not pay that close of attention when taking it out. OH and I took it out because it looked bent and tweaked sitting inside the housing (maybe it's supposed to be this way?).

BTW, the bike runs GREAT after my mulitple cleansings! Plugs are clean, idles perfect, purrs like a kitten, and plenty of power, minus the lack of fuel flow.