440 valve cover gaskets

[mopar0166]

yes works great ,and worse case if you get a leak it really is that big of grind to take it off and try again

[BSB67]

Interesting.  I've never used a sealant of any type on valve covers.

Here was something I found after I put my gaskets on...
This must be your reasoning...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHEcf0itBuE

Not really.  There are a couple of places I might use it depending on the parts and materials of construction of the parts, gasket material.  Just never thought of using on valve covers, and never had a problem putting them on dry.

I think the guy in the video is a bit over the top, IMO.

[mopar0166]

I always just put on new gaskets if I got a leak after install or one crushed too much you shouldn't need extra adhesive

[blinkey]

  So tonite Im gonna try the Felpro hard black gaskets cause I already bought them, I dont like them, just sayin ,,,a feeling

[crj1968]

 So tonite Im gonna try the Felpro hard black gaskets cause I already bought them, I dont like them, just sayin ,,,a feeling

I've got the same feeling

Noticed a leak this morning from pass. side valve cover. So I tried to tighten it up a bit...and then it became a gusher.  

All my parts store had was the hard fel-pros as well. They don't fit very well in the cover so I had to trim them up....we'll see.  
I need rubber gasket with a notch in it that you put on the head first.