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Here is Crazy Dave's sure fire method for sealing cork gaskets.

Apply Permatex High Tack to one side of the gasket and the solid surface (block, head). When applicable also apply to the rubber ends. Stick the cork gasket to the block/head. For pans, apply a small amount of ultra black to the end of of the copper gaskets. Insert the rubber ends. Apply a thin, and I mean thin, amount of ultra black to the exposed cork surface. For pans, apply a small amount of ultra black to the spot where the rubber meets the cork. Apply pan/valve cover and tighten bolts until the gasket just squishes in the bolt area about 1/16 inch out.

I do this to all cork gaskets. Never had a leak. In fact, I had all my valve cover bolts fall out once and the valve cover was still on solid without leaks. But be warned, they will be very hard to remove.

Note, you must use the Ultra silicone sealant. The others are loosened by oil. The Ultra sealants are not effected by oil. Read the package.