sure sounds like what you did will be fine. that gasket will set in ther nice and should give you a nice seal. check it in a few days for any type of leak but it should be fine. this board is great for questions and no question is or sounds stupid. i have learned it is the ones that don't ask questions that are stupid. good luck to you and the new oil pan... i raise my glass of frosty barley pop to you my friend!