Oil Pan considerations (not clearance)

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eg - READ this on LS1.

The proper procedure is the two spots in the front corners and the two places in the back corners where the pan and cover gaskets tee together. Then follow the tightening sequence and torque.

And something about a Jtool. And then this.

If you didn't loosen the front or rear cover to drop/swap pans, alignment should not be an issue. I cracked two oil pans at the front by tightening the front and rear cover bolts before tightening the oil pan bolts. But since your oil pan was removed with the front and rear covers still on, you shouldn't have to worry about oil pan alignment.

*shrug*