a little trimming of the internal tabs on the front pan seal rail goes a long way to getting the cover back on w/o loosening the oil pan. I also trim on the tips of the used front pan seal, a little dab of silicone in the corners and I've not had a leak either
I use a leverage tool in each of the water pump port holes to push down on the cover and she'll pop in, down & onto the dowels
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