Final Follow Up:
Well...its been 3 years since we had so many problems with our Jacuzzi tub. The replacement tub has been absolutely wonderful, and is still going strong for 3 years now. It's holding up well in our brutal Canadian winters, and has been a great addition to our house.
Thought I should post this because we wanted to end this thread on a positive note and to thank Jacuzzi for taking care or us.
Antlese