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Replacing valve cover gasket after removal?

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Old 04-17-2011, 10:02 PM
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Replacing valve cover gasket after removal?

So iam going to remove my valve cover and polish it or maybe get it powder coated. Do I need to replace the gasket or would the old one still be ok?
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use the old one unless you damage it during removal.
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let me know how this goes, i have been thinking about doing the same thing to mine but i had a friend tell me to replace it, he replaced his LSJ one for about 60$ from the dealer after removing it to paint his VC. VERY intersted in the outcome! PICS too
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dont replace it unless you gum it up i painted mine last week no leaks just make sure its seated right before you try to put it on.
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