So I now have the new Chain and Gears installed. What im wondering now is about the slack in the chain.

If you are looking at he chain and gears installed,the right side(drivers side) of the chain has slack and the left side(passenger side) is tight.

Is this normal?

Next thing is the timing chain cover gasket(s)and partial Oil Pan Gasket.

Is RTV (Permatex) recommended when installing these gaskets? If so,which type is best for these gaskets? I believe the gaskets I removed had the Orange RTV on them.