Reuse valve cover and plug well gaskets?

[Mikey]

So I've been looking for the replacement set for the 99 sho. Checked out the ebay sale listed a couple threads below. Gonna bid on those. If they are available yet.

Read a few methods for refreshing the gaskets to reuse.

There was very little oil leaking out of the covers. The front, passenger side, all the way left plug had a good amount of oil in it. The other 7 were bone dry.

Anyone have any experiences reusing?

 

[jimtash]

Yep. Use RTV on the tube seals. Even new ones.

 

[Mikey]

Got some permatex copper spray after reading up. Will use rtv on the plug sells. So coat the valve cover gasket upon installation? Was gonna spray one side then place in the valve cover, then spray the mating face when in the valve cover before placing it on the head.

I'm all ears like a Jack as....I mean any suggestions gladly welcome. Thanks forum members!

 

[shaffer]

Got some permatex copper spray after reading up. Will use rtv on the plug sells. So coat the valve cover gasket upon installation? Was gonna spray one side then place in the valve cover, then spray the mating face when in the valve cover before placing it on the head.

I'm all ears like a Jack as....I mean any suggestions gladly welcome. Thanks forum members!

did the seals leak after reusing them?

 

[Mikey]

did the seals leak after reusing them?

Nope not as of 9,000 miles. No leaks all good. I sold the car but my technicians twin brother. I literally still ride in the car sometimes ha. No issues with car.....except..... he blew the transmission. Not sure what happened but it needed a valve body apparently. Suspect he was on a high speed run and damaged it.....I've heard that is bad for gen 3.

 

[gamefanatic]

I got mine through Rocket Racing. Very good price, and cheaper through their own website rather the eBay store.
http://shop.rocketracingshop.com/Ford-Sho-34_c33.htm