oil leaks, getting them under control

i've got a few 20 yr old gaskets that are starting to show signs of age. head, oil pan, rear main seal, and timing cover or front main seal. the head gasket will wait for the gt40p install. the rear main seal is just a long process of taking the drivetrain out. but that oil pan is one that i'm concerned about. i've heard and been told that the engine would have to get lifted for the oil pan to come out. and i see a few reasons why. 1 would be the bellhousing, but lets say thats out of the car (to replace the rear main seal. 2 would be the steering gear shaft. let say the steering shaft was out also,

q. would the oil pan be able to slide toward the rear of the car and out if the steering gear shaft and bellhousing was out of the car?
would the oil pump interfere.

reason i'm asking is because i havent yet lifted an engine and would rather not because of lack of inexperience. the drivetrain is no problem for me. been through that a dozen times down to the crackshaft.

anyone know if this can be done??

i would love to pull the motor. really would. it would be nice to be able to get it out and really clean up the engine bay. that would make a world of a difference. honestly if i am ever going to pull the motor, hopefully its to put a new/rebuilt motor in. i was just looking at the cost for the engine lifts and thats one main reason why thats out of my range right now. i havent found one for under 500. if anyone knows of a place that has them cheaper please let me know. also i dont have a garage. i'm live in a condo. have to go to my familys house to do work and for me to take an engine out there, lol, they would probably be in my ear the entire time. but if i can convince that it would only be a few day thing, i'm sure it wouldnt be a problem. but knowing me if i get that thing out, the bay would end up getting painted (add another couple days). i need a garage.

found some lifts on craigslist for 100 - 150. not bad.