Heat Shield Question

[Robert Porter <drrebob@usnetway.com>]

I've read warnings that there should be a heat shield protecting the
driver's side motor mount and the pan gasket from heat radiating from the
exhaust manifold. On my 1600 engine, I installed a new motor mount  OK with
a hand made heat shield.  But I'm puzzled about the pan gasket.   There is
almost zero clearance between the exhaust manifold (late model, three stud
type) and the pan.  I don't see how to insert any kind of shield between
them. What's the secret?

Bob Porter
Harrisburg PA