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As long as the silicone is nice to the rubber, I don't think that would be a problem. Gary, that idea goes on my "Good Ideas" list. I have fought hard getting those pesky covers on.
I was just about to post the backwards operation of those valves, you beat me to it. This could be some of the OP's problem. Nice to know mine aren't the only one's like that.