Geez, bummer! Everybody always says Suriname is a big country, but it's the smallest country in South America, and nearly the smallest population too. You certainly feel it more when you need a simple part for something you would think is not that unique.
It's probably a stupid question, but are there junkyards here? Indiana/Kentucky are full of them, and they are places I used to spend a lot of time pulling parts for my Dad when he was getting started in the used car business. If there are junkyards, I'd sure like to go hunting with you.