Who makes the best oil pan gasket??

I don't think it would necessarily hurt anything, there are rubber gaskets there right?

Also be sure and put some lube on the crank seal in the cover to avoid a "dry start".

Yep rubber there, why I was thinking that is cuz the bottom of the timing cover doesnt mount 100% flush with the bottom of the block...and I lubed the seal too...dry starts are never good :la: