You could always cut a slot through the basket and let the seal poke out....
I'm going to swap my Focus pump in this week, so I'll see if I can come up with any ideas.
2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi
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Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55
AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70
Gutted pre-cats $80/set
A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!