Originally Posted by tunaglove
Don't mess around with leaky siliconed up gaskets. Once things start getting torqued unevenly and lose there flatness, sealing will really be a challenge.
I did not say put silicone or any sealant on that destroyed gasket he has. I said MAKE A NEW one with the sealant. I've done it many times with NO leaks at all.
Use the method I put there and you WILL have a solid gasket. Just give the sealant time to skin properly and then cure with an even thickness with the part in place. You can even just let the part sit, untorqued for 24 hours to get an even thicker gasket.