Best Method of Sealing Timing Cover/Oil Pan

Mo-Par said
use permatex "Right Stuff" gasket sealer on both sides of the gasket and in the corners. Snug them up evenly at first then let it cure before final tightening.

What he said!! Make sure to let it cure overnight. I had to redo dads oil pan and timing cover cuz the cork gasket was getting squeezed out.