Originally Posted by Junkman

You're asking for trouble with all of that goop on the gasket. I've tried several things to seal mine and old school hi-tac works fine without getting everywhere.

Simply stretch the gasket a little until it sits on the cover without pulling off. Next, paint the hi-tac on both the head and gasket bottom and let it become tacky. Set the cover down and install the nuts.

Rubber mallet or dead blow to the side when you want it off.