I got everything back together-Napa gaskets- and the results are good. no leaks.
I only replaced the stat and the bypass heater hose in addition to the gaskets. The timing chain did have some slack but I decided against buying more parts.
The down side of the impact wrench is putting the bolt back in.You cant set the torque with the gun which is rated for 240 ft lbs.The motor in Park started to turn at around 40 foot lbs so I gave it a couple brief shots with the impact and hopefully its around 135 ft lbs.
Getting the starter out looked like a tough deal on the wet concrete

 

I forgot to mention that I pinppointed the leak with the Autozone pressure tester. You could see wet bubbles at the upper passenger corner of the timing chain cover when you pumped air into the radiator.

 

The motor turns easily by hand so, what you have to do in order to achieve proper torque, is to block the flywheel, then torque it down.