I was told it was a lot more cost effective to replace the oil pan itself and the gasket. There was a leak coming from it. So my boyfriend and I bought a new oil pan and the gasket, he removed the oilpan and muffler and then there was the tranny cover that blocked the way!! His father thought it was in the way and CUT IT OFF! Now, it is exposed and the oil pan still leaks!
What are we doing wrong? The questions I have is:

*How to remove the dust cover of the tranny (there is no bolts or anything!)

*How to assure that the oil pan gasket will not leak anymore!!

*Does the oil pan need to be off to remove the dust cover!!

PLEASE Help! Thanks a bunch!