Originally Posted by Hotrod Lincoln
Rather than hassle with replacing the gasket, I'd use a brush-on sealer like Copper Coat or Permatex Super 300 between the main cap and the old gasket. You're more likely to cause more leaks the further you tear things apart, and I doubt that the rear timing plate gasket can be found anywhere other than in a full overhaul gasket set.
Jerry

Would you remove the piece of gasket that's stuck to the cap, or put the sealer on top of it?