TA Aluminum block leaking oil?

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I read post 7 and that link shows what to do pretty well. I can see on my stage 2 front cover it’s designed differently down the entire driver’s side (lots of surface area to apply pressure to the gasket). Dang, I knew I should have gone with a gear drive and belt driven oil pump. So one more time to R&R the timing cover & oil pan, I can do this job blindfolded at this point.
 
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I drove the car yesterday after installing a new Stefs oil pan, oil was gushing out, sprayed the underside of the chassis real good...............but none was coming from the oil pan. If this hasn't already been labeled as a sticky for the love of Christ make it one. For comparison, the last pic is a stage 2 front cover for use with an external belt driven oil pump. As you can see, I am one of many with a professionally built engine and they had zero experience with this issue. As stated above this is applicable to the on-center BMS cross-bolted block or the TA aluminum block. Is there anyone in the USA who can build a stage 2 engine properly or is Kenny D. the only one?
Mike
 

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