oil pan gasket tips

[jt15833]

after installing oil pump i did a shady job on the oil pan gasket and am having to go through alot of work to re-do it so I want to make sure i get it right. The FSM says a continuous bead on the middle of the mating surface and on the inward side of bolt holes. I can get that down, but what about those rubber half circle gaskets at the front and rear of the pan? Should I put gasket maker on top and below of those? neither? the motor will still be in car but suspended above the subframe, any other tips much appreciated

[pulsar gtr]

only add gasket maker to the sides of the oil pan, don't put any where the rubber gaskets go.

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[Jezz_s13]

I use hylomar on the rubber bits, particularly if I'm reusing them, and use clear sanitory silicone sealer for the sides.

[jt15833]

ive been using red rtv and a little bit on the underside of the rubbergaskets to hold them in place while i install the pan, think this will be alright?