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Gasket sealant or not?

KBMWRS

KBMWRS

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So just to try a little to slow my oil usage I decided to replace my valve (rocker) cover gaskets. I'm sure they haven't been touched since the engine rebuild 25 years ago. I purchased a set of Edelbrock rubber gaskets for the FE engine.

So I've read to not use any sealant, use some on the cover side (to hold gasket in place), to apply it on the complete gasket.

Any thoughts on this?

I have removed the driver's side and found that the old cork seemed to have been letting some oil past it. I have cleaned the cover best I can and the head seems nice and clean.
 
The issue I have run into with rubber/silicone gaskets is they like to squeeze out of place more than the conventional material types. They are good for sealing though when they stay put. I have successfully used Gasgacinch or similar on one surface to help keep them in place when tightening down. Don't use RTV.
 
EDELBROCK GASGACINCH 4-OZ CAN Gasket Sealer # ED9300

Or

Permatex 118ml Aviation Form-a Gasket #3 Sealant | 80019
 
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Found it at OReillys. I'll pick some up today.

Ok now I find I cannot buy it in CA. I can find the Permatex 118ml Aviation Form-a Gasket #3 Sealant | 80019 at O'Reillys

I guess I'll get that.
 
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