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SUCCESS!!!

I went back in there this morning with the filter wrench from the top and grabbed and pushed. Put all my weight into it and held the pressure for 2 minutes and the ***** gave in! I have a huge welt on my palm but the victory was worth it. who said brut force is over rated

btw thanks all for the suggestions! I think what clicked for me where the suggestions about "constant pressure" to loosen the rubber gasket vs pulsating like you would to loosen a frozen bolt.

whew, very relieved, I think I watch every youtube video on this topic and can pay it forward if anyone encounters a similar challenge

Thanks again, this is a great site with a lot of experts!