When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
You want the timing cover installed before the oil pan, and yes the gasket just fits in the groove. The Felpro gasket is blue and easy to see if it is seated correctly once the oil pan is installed.
Thats what I figured. Thanks!
Here's a pic of the FelPro gasket I have. It appears to be very well made.