[mgarblik]

I would probably take the timing cover off, grab whatever fell in the pan from the front, and properly re-seal the front cover. In the future though, when tapping a hole that could send shavings into a critical area, pack the tap flutes with white grease or wheel bearing grease. That will catch virtually all the shavings. With the cover off you can repair the fuel pump mounting pad properly and check that it tightens up OK. If not, you will need to install heli-coils in those two locations. I have never used the BOP 1 piece oil pan gasket. Not sure exactly how it is made. But with most 1 piece gaskets, a small amount of RTV in the corners is all that is needed. Large blobs of RTV indicate a large gap or an improperly placed gasket. Of all the potential oil leaks in a Pontiac, the oil pan has never been a problem for me using the standard 4 piece gasket set with a little RTV in the corners and the reinforcement corners in the rear. Good luck.