I got the engine back on the stand and it's time to finish off the front of the block with the timing chain cover.
New parts for this phase...
Using the front cover alignment tool, I hand tightened the middle bolts. Then, like the rear cover, I used the oil pan to front cover bolts to draw the cover even with the bottom of the block. Then I torqued the bolts to GM spec. I reached out to ARP about their torque recommendations when using their Ultra-Torque lubricant. They told me unless the bolts came with specific instructions to just use factory torque specs.
With the use of the alignment tool and a rubber mallet, the front main seal installation was a breeze.
