Scuba_Aaron
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Yes, the disc are retained by springs and the cost of both minimal valve kits for the 1st stage are about $30 a piece so a new kit might be a better option.
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Aren't they disc springs? I've never seen that work, but you can give it a try. Valve kits are pretty inexpensive, IIRC.