I had the exact same problem. I personally think it might have something to do with bleeding with water. As the piston isn't getting lubed up anymore.
Anyway, i just bought a new leaver.
Well then it would have had to have been posted in the last 2 hours, but royal mail isn't open at 2am.
Unless he means he's going to post it 'today' (monday morning). But the way he said it would imply it's on it's way.
So you're gonna let people like me calling you a git for not sending off the package even though i've got nothing to do with it effect wether it's going to get sent out or not?
Get your arse into gear and get it sent out!