I am about to start the reassembly process of my partially deconstructed engine and want to know if I can use octite 5900 on the bottom of the front timing cover where it meets the oil pan. I am planning on using it on all the mating surfaces of the timing cover to block but can I also use it to mate to the oil pan. When I removed the front timing cover there doesnt appear to be any gasket material on the oil pan at all. I have purchased an oil pan gasket. Can I cut out the front portion that I need and use that? Help please.

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