318 rebuild Bonehead mistakes/misses and questions

Just an observation OP.... in the first pic, the 'skim' coat of RTV is thicker than a skim coat. Guess the tern 'skim coat' is hard to qualify LOL I never have trouble with RTV on gaskets anymore (either in the system or gaskets slipping), but pay close attention to the gasket as I tighten. When it moves a hair, STOP.

As above, I don't pay much attention to the torque on the bolts for pan or cover but go by feel and watch the gasket. Never have pan or timing or valve cover gasket leaks.

Now for 2 piece rear seals, I suck!