another fluval 304 question

[Geoflo]

I posted this question in another thread - in thejoker's thread, but I thought maybe I should just start another one for it.

I have a fluval 304 that isn't working right now. From reading posts I see maybe why. You know the magnetic stick that the impeller shaft is on? Well, mine comes out. I thought it has done that for awhile, but when I read the instructions, it says that this is not a removable part. perhaps this is the root of my problem afterall...

When I plug my filter in, it won't take water into the canister - even though I pump the primer, also, the motor is making weird sounds - as though it is running dry (which I suppose it is).

So, what do you think I could do to repair it? What part would I have to get to fix this? ... or
maybe it is beyond repair now? (I've already replaced the water regulator part because I broke that off when I moved - now it still isn't working...)

[elgecko]

If the shaft that the magnet with the blades goes on is broke, I think you have a serious problem. The magnet with blades spins on that shaft. If it's broke it would not hold the magnet with blades centered on the shaft. It would hit the sides where it slide into it's little hole and not spin freely.

[Faramir]

Fill it with water first.