Thanks for the quick reply! I have never straightened any metal or seen it done so could you please ellaborate a bit? Just set the pan down on a flat surface and use this hammer to hammer the tabs perfectly flat? I noticed one of them was raised up when i put the pan back on (in the middle around the holes for the bolt). And do you know type of store would carry a ball pean hammer? Im afraid im not familiar with this tool. Thanks!!!