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I agree the pan stampings are poor at best. I used a 36 grit 3" 3M dicc to reshape the rubber end seals to the shape of the new pan. I cut the cork gaskets slightly short so there is a slight gap between them and the rubber end seals. Glue the cork gaskets to the block with 3M weather strip adhesive. A thin bead of sealer on the rubber end seals and between the cork and the pan(this fills the inconsistances in the pan). Be carefull and do not over tighten. Don't allow the cork or rubber end seals to "push out" when tightening. This methods will seal the pan. I use the G.M. factory light grey colored sealer,it sticks better than any I've tried. My pan doesn't seep a drop.
good luck Doug

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Do you suggest putting a bead of sealer all around the cork and not just at the ends? And the same for the rubber seals? On the whole thing and not just where it meets the cork?

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