oil pan gasket help

[Tom Tom Turbo]

finally puting the motor back together after a front cover issue, and I'm chaning out the oil pan gasket as well. I have a Cometic pan gasket, I'm asking if I should install this dry or with sealant?

Anyone have any other tricks to make sure I only have to do this once? Can I install the pan with the pickup screen on the block or will I have to get the pan somewhat in place and then install the pickup screen through a very tight gap?

 

[asloan5]

lacquer thiner clean surfaces and dry

 

[RegalT-type85]

If everything is nice and flat & clean, Dry, if you think more then 2mins about it, Add some RTV but don't go crazy with it.

 

[m233roller]

Hey Tom,
Just don't put any oil in it and you will NOT have ANY leaks !!!!!!
Sorry just had to be a smart azz but really with all cleaned GOOD I prefer dry.