Wrightwood valve cover gaskets - reuse?

[irobertson]

It is time to do my first valve adjustment after my rebuild, and while thinking about it, I came up with a question.
Can the green valve cover gaskets that come with the Wrightwood Racing gasket set be re-used?
I think I originally installed them dry, and they have been leak free so far.

[john walker's workshop]

if they leak when you're done, no. otherwise you lucked out. i wouldn't.

[irobertson]

Thanks John,

If they are not intended as a reusable gasket, then I wouldn't attempt it.
I know some are sold specifically as a reusable gasket, but I wasn't sure if mine were since they came in a kit.
I will order a new set.

Regards

[burgermeister]

I tend to reuse mine (as well as the washers & nuts) if they come off clean & in one piece. Haven't had any leaking issues yet. If there is one, it's not hard to replace the offending gasket.