Most definitely dry that's the idea of a gasket to take any irregularities between the mating surfaces. It's easy to put on and stays more or less in place when laying the cam cover on it
You could try nipping the bolts up a fraction, they have been known to be left a bit loose from the factory on occasion. As said above, the new gasket goes on dry. Provided both surfaces are clean and dry that should be job jobbed. Oh don't over tighten the bolts
Most definitely dry that's the idea of a gasket to take any irregularities between the mating surfaces. It's easy to put on and stays more or less in place when laying the cam cover on it
