transmission fluid filter and gasket questions , metal or not ?

toolmanmike said

I see the filter kit is a Fram. (first mistake) the second is the "made in Taiwan" sticker on the filter. What filter do you recommend that is good quality and made in the US of A? I have never seen a Seal Power or Filter-Tek filter and where would the average Joe get one?

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You've got a couple of choices. One, go to the dealer and see what they sell, and a 2nd source is a company called W.I.T. (Whatever It Takes). They are a parts distributor. Another major transmission parts distributor is Transtar, although I don't know if there is a location in Iowa. Just be sure to ask if their filters are off-shore or not.
The years I was selling transmission parts, I was lucky. The owner of the company started out on the bench building transmissions and knew the difference between good parts/tools/equipment. Once he got his parts/converter business going, he insisted on no off shore parts, unless there was no other choice.