Tranny pan gasket replacement

[72WiscSub]

Well I am going to replace the tranny pan gasket this weekend, it is leaking a bit, and I looked under the Burb to get a look and it seems like the front pan bolts are under the crossmember. Can I reach these with a swivel socket? Any tips on getting these out?

I hope I don't have to take out the tranny to replace a pan gasket. Doesn't look like a lot of room, but just wondering.

Also, is it worth getting a new aluminum pan rather then using the original steel pan. I have read previous post and it seems that people that have replaced with a nice aluminum pan had less issues with leaks.

350 tranny.

Thanks