The coke can sized cover you mentioned is the transmission bell housing inspection cover. If oil is leaking from there then you may very well have a bad rear main seal. (Which is very common) The transmission and flex plate must be removed to replace the seal. If the fluid from the cover is red...
Honestly, I think 7 or 8 psi is around where it will trigger the cel and warning for oil pressure problems. If you see that then check the oil level and change the sensor and screen first. I would be satisfied with 20 psi at warm idle with an increase upon acceleration. 60psi is about where...
Check the torque converter nuts. If they are loose you will get a noise at all times. Simple fix if that’s all it is. It’s happened many times to many people.
Aluminum is non magnetic. It you live in a cold climate and want to connect a magnetic pan oil warmer then I assume the plate would serve just that purpose.
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