[geeteeohguy]

Originally Posted by wbnapier

Since engine is out of the car, transfer it from the cradle to a regular engine stand, then take both the pan and timing cover off. Clean everything, then reinstall with new gaskets and sealant where needed.

Follow correct torque requirements for everything.

From reading your comments, this may put you out of your comfort zone, but maybe you can find someone to help that lives nearby?

THIS^^^^. Shortcuts never work out in the long run. The engine is out of the car. Do it once and do it right and forget about it.

[Joe's Garage]

My suggestion would be to take it back to whoever you had to the re-ring job and have them pull the pan and timing cover, clean out the pan, helicoil the fuel pump bolts on the timing cover, put it back together and smoke-test it again.

It's only money and it will buy you a ton of peace-of-mind.

Good luck!