type Gendy

I am putting a new valve cover on my motor, and i am using the old valve cover gaskets. Should i use gasket sealer in there too to prevent leaks? If so , where should i apply it, if not all around?

TheAutoboxer

you don't resue a gasket. hence the main purpose of a gasket... just go buy a new one

ciRcuitJerk

ive reused my valve cover gasket about 3 times ...i would reccomend a new one but i didnt have any problems reusing mine

nwdave

It depends on how beat up your old gasket is.

Regardless, use some Hondabond on the corners and by the cam humps.

Foozball26

the valve cover gaskets are not a traditional "gasket" they're more of a seal. Just make sure both surfaces are clean and the "gasket" is not beat up or torn etc...

It can be reused, and if you replace it everytime you pop off the valve cover, you either

A. buy into too much bs
B. have more money than brains
C. both a & b

mycivicstoo(s)low

It's only ~$10 at the dealership. If it's old, just replace it. If it leaks, it looks like crap.

=GAME=

if it is stiff dont reuse it. if it is soft you can still use it.

Gerst240

save yourself some **** and buy a new one why do anything half assed.....

dunkd

reuse it until it leaks.... just check it periodically

CivicNA

spend 12 bucks on a new one my 2cents

type Gendy

Old one worked just dandy, thanks for the response guys.