Man that sucks. I hate Ebay, sometimes that happens to me and I end up spending more money. I were you I'd torch the b**** to burn off the rubber. Put it on a vise and heat up the what ever you call it "spacer". Then pound the piece you need out. Don't know if it would work but that's what I'd do. Good Luck!
Thanks man, I will probably work some magic on it if he doesn't come through for me. I have filed a resolution with paypal and he still hasn't gotten back to me. I will escalate it soon, but doubt they will do anything for me.
Do you have the link to the eBay auction? I don't think Paypal will do anything since you technically did receive the item and not a brick in a box or something of that sort.