gasket

I've been searching this forum for a while and no one has a conclusive answer; can you change the oil pan gasket in a 2nd gen 2WD 4.3L + Manual trans by just lifting the motor a little with a hoist? I have an engine hoist but I'm trying to do this job in 3 days and it isn't worth it to me to...

Hello, guys! It might sound stupid but what would happen if I changed my gaskets with marine application instead of regular on-road application? Are marine parts tougher/more resistant/heavy duty or quite the contrary? I'm just trying to build a "bullet-proof" truck. Thanks in advance!

2002 GMC Sonoma Ext Cab. 4.3 Vortec, automatic transmission Well around a week or so ago, my truck overheated really badly. I blew both head gaskets, melted a fuel injector poppet, broke #1?? (unsure) piston, scratched wall of said piston. I also intend on getting a timing job done. What else...