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No, I ordered a new gasket and replaced it in its entirety. I decided a pre-made gasket would be an easier install with less chance of a leak under the constraints I was working with. Thank you to everyone who contributed knowledge to the decision making process.

And it's all back together, no longer leaking, and delivered to the customer.

Here's a picture. Note the complete discontinuity in the existing gasket -

I couldn't. So I drained some coolant into a clean bucket and pulled it. Better access can only make matters easier when it's time to reassemble. How about the small coolant overflow tank and associated bracket? Looks like it needs to go, especially the bracket. Last time I did a valve cover...

Do I need to remove the front coolant hose?

Anything I need to know regarding pulling the valve cover? Thanks!

Anybody changed the valve cover gasket on one of these? Got a part number or recommended part? I've got black permatex. I'm thinking a solid gasket is probably better. Edit - part number is 3905449. Thanks