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I drained and pulled my pan and removed my transmission filter. The transmission filter that I pulled has a place for two (2) gaskets. I looked up the transmission filter that is supposed to go with my transmission. It looks exactly the same, except it has a different bolt pattern and shows a place for three(3) gaskets. This is the one that is supposed to go on the transmission:
http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=940%2D00094920HWould that extra hole that needs the gasket cause the transmission to not pick up and push fluid throughout the transmission?