I emailed OS about the same problem and they seemed to know right about it. Told me that they would send me a new cover plate, remote needle valve assy, and a bracket which all sounds like the way they are selling them now. I took a look at some new OS motors in the store and they all look like that now. They did ask for a receipt for proof of purchase but they are sending it out free of charge. The only bummer is that they are out of stock on the cover plate till mid October. I will be waiting since mine is no longer flyable till then it quits for no reason at will.