I just have a quick question. When the timing cover gasket and oil pan gasket go back on are they wet or dry? The workshop manual says dry but when I took it off there was traces of sealant on the mating surface. Also does anyone remember which ones are the long bolts in the timing cover? I screwed up and forgot to make note of it.

 

First of all, what engine/ rover do you have? That can make a difference! Second of all, when I replaced the front cover (timing cover) on my Discovery, I used a cork seal from atlantic british with rtv sealant on both of the sides. It hasn't leaked yet, and that was 10,000 miles ago!