Ok, My last report was that I took care of my rear main seal and put on a new oil pan. It lasted a couple of weeks, then I noticed a very small drip onto the inspection plate. I snugged up the pan bolts just a bit, but that apparently was a mistake--the leak became bigger. My question: What is the consensus on pan gasket sealing, especially the rubber ends? I know you need some in the corners where the rubber meets the cork, but some folks install them dry all around. I think the ends are the critical part--do you use sealer on the rubber strips? Block side, pan side, both, or neither? I know the rebuilder put silicone all over everything. Thanks (144 6 cyl)