Originally Posted by pettyfog

I'm too lazy to go out and look but here's two tricks:

1. when access is only from side, tie the gasket to the part with fine thread, leaving an inch or two tag end on threads. Once in place, use sodastraws or pieces of coathangers, or nylon ties {kind they use to tie cables and as handcuffs} through bolt holes to hold in place while you start the bolts. Once each bolt is started, cut the thread and pull it off. Probably not necessary but wth...

2. If only access from top, use the straws or whatever in bolt holes and drop gasket down them. Them drop/wiggle the part down them. Once it's in place, use extension and magneted socket holding the bolt to lower bolt into place.

hth