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Well I installed the new IX jet and then found another crack in a T fitting. Also found a hairline crack in the very bottom of the one filter housings (which I bet was due to manufacturing assembly issue from strain), so decided to change that as well. I removed all wet foam and replaced with rockwool insulation. Tub is back together and no leaks from the underside. The IX jet was a pain to install. Definitely a challenge for a newb. I don't understand why jacuzzi does what they do but I bought the updated IX jet (had to use a converter for the LED lights). Maybe if I would have been able to buy the old part number it would have fit better but the one I had came pre installed with a 90 on the end. Well you can not install a pipe right off the 90 because it hits the bottom of the tub and does not allow the jet to land where it needs to be. I think CanadianSpaTech was saying the same thing. I ended up using flex PVC and heated it up to bend around the bottom of the tub. This seemed to work fine for me. Other option may also to use 2 45s to jog out an inch or 2. You can probably see in the pic how the 2" flex PVC is flattened out a bit. Now I just need to fix a leaky waterfall and repair the main board and I should have this thing up and running.

I'm not sure if I'm posting this because I'm so excited and am about to head for a soak OR to encourage other tub owners that THEY CAN DO IT! So after a few weeks of searching and debating about spending the money on my tub, I walked into a yard sale on a Saturday morning. There was a spa pack in a box in the garage. How much I ask? $20! What do I have to lose? I can't get a pizza for $20 these days. So here I am. Heater was longer than my other pack. Needed a pump cord. $20 for the cord, $25 for the PVC and BELIEVE IT OR NOT my topside control fit! So if your tub doesn't leak, you're happy with the jet situation, etc "GO FOR IT" (It wasn't working anyway!) Happy Tubbing, everyone!

CanadianSpaTech, Mike223, Spa Shop, Thanks for all your help. I got nowhere and couldn't get to much because the rust was too heavy and couldn't get the parts out. So my AP4 is now retired. There is more to this story but it will be on another thread. Thanks again I love this forum!

@CanadianSpaTech I replace the capacitor 5600UF 25V. Replaced by PANASONIC EEU-HD1E562 @ 4$ + 8$ shipping. https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/panasonic-electronic-components/EEU-HD1E562/2796102