Hey All, Can't find any specific post or info on replacing the oil pan gasket on my 2000 x5 4.4. Original problem discovered was the stripped oil pan plug, It spins both ways. tried prying it off while un screwing no luck. even had a the local mechanic try, no luck either. seems only option is to replace oil pan. I ordered new gasket, oil pan and bolt.

Had question if I needed to add any RTV to the metal gasket and torque specs.

my plan is to drop the oil level sensor to drain the oil, drop the pan, replace pan, gasket and bolt. Any tips or details on successfully replacing this gasket?

thx!
J