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Did you determine if you had the rope rear main seal, or the later one that is a typical press in round seal within a plate that bolts to the back of the block ? I replaced one on my old engine that had the later type, and found it very difficult to install the seal in the plate. It seems the newer seals are slightly larger in diameter than the original. I had same problem with front crank seal.
As for removing the sump pan, not too difficult. I did that too, but had the engine out. Not sure how difficult with it in the car. However you might be tempted to peak at some of the bearings while it is off, and if you do that you may not like what you find. If your oil pressure was OK before, then don't look at the bearings. Try not to turn your car into a pile of parts. I'm planning on us two getting together for some drives this summer ! If you need something, I still have John's car here. I think I'm going to part it out, it's too far gone to fix.
Gary