After fighting with installing the two m8x1.25 bolts that secure the flanged oil drain to the bottom of the turbo, I decided to take a different approach.

I went to the hardware store and bought 2 M8x1.25 cap screws about 30mm long.

Chopped off Allen's head and rounded sharp edges.

Installed the "studs" into the turbo ( drain outlet). Put the gasket over the studs.

This self-aligned the drain flange, and it slid right on.

Installed two manifold nuts, and voila!.

This method took 10 minutes, and I didn't have to pull the drain out of the block.

I wish I had done it in the beginning.

If you get stuck on this step, try it out.