Haynes says replace valve cover gaskets - should I ??

[BoringLumina]

OK,

I took off the valve covers because I had to remove my intake manifold. They look like they are in really good shape, should I replace them or just put a little RTV on both sides before reinstalling? They did not leak before and they seem really flexable still.

Thanks

[firechiken]

Yes, save yourself a headache and replace them now, they're cheap www.rockauto.com

[SappySE107]

I reuse them all the time. You can replace them if they do leak without too much trouble. If you RTV both sides, you wont be able to use them again if you pull them off 1 more time. It is best to replace them but honestly, I have used them over 6 times pulling them off without any issues.

[BoringLumina]

Cool, I gotta save time and money wherever I can. No RTV for me.

[robby1870]

I always replace mine when I take them off. The couple of times Ive tried to reuse the old gasket, its always stretched out too much to fit back in the grooves. Plus, they are only like $11 for the set. No RTV

[Rhedalert]

I always replace mine when I take them off. The couple of times Ive tried to reuse the old gasket, its always stretched out too much to fit back in the grooves. Plus, they are only like $11 for the set. No RTV

You should put them in the freezer! Ask Lorenzo. ROFSMP!

[SappySE107]

ROFSMP? rolling on floor smelling my pee?

[Rhedalert]

Rolling on the floor saving my place? eh???

[robby1870]

ROFLSMP = Rolling on floor laughing shittin my pants......one of my buddies made it up on the way to watch Ohio State play Purdue in November

[TheProfessor]

i recommend always replacing gaskets once you take them apart
and rtv on a valve cover gasket is not a good idea