RE: Valve cover gasket>> 101

["Randall" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>]

>  After it dryed in place I
> put a thin layer of RTV on the cork and let it dry.  WHen I put the
> cover onto the head I coat the gasket or the head with some oil

Hylomar also works well for this sort of thing IMO, even without the oil.  It
will stay soft and separate without damaging the gasket.  Seals better than oil,
too.

McMaster-Carr offers a wide variety of rubber, plastic and foam in sheets.
http://www.mcmaster.com/
Biggest problem is figuring out which one you want !

Randall