From what i can tell i got the filter seated right. The little seal that comes with it was a tight fit and had to be helped up into the valve body with a socket. The filter seemed to be in place. All 3 that i did ended up in the same way.
I used the filter for a deep pan. The pan is deep than in the back 2.5 inches or so recede upwards. The filter that was initially in it looks exactly like the ones i tried. All fuses were checked even ones not associated with the drivetrain. All checked out ok.
The fun continues, lol.
