valve cover reassembly

[Soma576@xxxx]

hey all,

in the not-so-distant future i will be taking my valve covers off for a valve 
adjustment. i already have new gaskets from Grady, but i was wondering what 
the best way to clean the mating surfaces is in order to make sure i get a 
good clean fit again. i see my valve covers were last reassembled with red 
silicone. Grady said silicone is unnecessary, just the new rigid paper 
gaskets will do. what is the best way to remove the old silicone, and do i 
need to have the valve covers machined or anything? i doubt it but i'd like 
to know before i take them off. not only that but i want to get my covers 
glassbeaded and painted to match my newly painted intake manifold. will this 
have any impact on the way the valve cover seals or any type of compression 
loss?

Thanks!
Andy

Soma576@xxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102


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