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Originally Posted by mgarblik
I have never personally tried that, using grease. On valve covers, I glue them in the covers with weatherstrip adhesive, just enough to hold them. Then on the head side just install clean and dry. Every now and then a little RTV may be needed if there is a little weeper. The idea of applying grease and sealer in the same area just never seemed right to me. I have however used a little grease on Holley bowl and metering block gaskets in the past. But for the last 20 years or so they have come with an anti-stick coating already on them.
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Not sure what you mean-
“The idea of applying grease and sealer in the same area“
What I read before is similar to what you do, gaskets glued to valve cover, then head side is either dry or some form of grease, wanna say hi temp wheel bearing. Not slathered on, I guess thin skim coat with fingers.