FWIW:
Someone posted a quickie gasket change idea some time ago. Basically, because the engine is on a slant, he cut the new gasket at the upper corners and made it two piece. He then cleaned off all the old gasket after dropping the pan just enough to get access. NOT the full drop the front end job! He then used gasket cement at the corner joins but I would do it for the full gasket and a little extra for the joins. Then button it up. Had been holding for a couple of years without a leak when posted.

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