Im in the middle of a rear main/oil pan gasket job and this was on the outside of oil pan with the two rear bolts holding it up...as you can see i tore it apart on the removal of the pan...do i have to get a new one or can it go without one of these? this can't be holding oil in, can it?

 

Mine got bent up also and I have not had an issue with it not being there,it does add pressure for better sealing. If you can get another one I would replace it or just wait and see if it leaks.

 

It was there for a reason, not decoration. I'd replace it while you're doing the job, and not have to go back in later. JMO
Dan

 

thank you to you both...

 

No problem.
And Welcome to CF!