Oil Pan Gasket replace - other maint while off?

[richard_brust]

Changing oil pan gasket, along with all the other related gaskets/seals - oil pump, inlet tube(s)...

While this is off, is there anything else that's recommended? Below is what the internals look like, so any other comments on the condition of what the pics show is also very welcome. Thanks...

 

[Y-Blockhead]

Richard, the only thing that comes to mind is to remind you to put sealant on the pan bolts/studs that go into the rear main seal retainer as these bolt holes are open to the crank case and can be a source for a mysterious leak because of oil seeping down the bolt threads.

I also like to fill the holes where the rear main seal bolts are with silicone for the reasons mentioned above.