I'm using my daily 03 Vibe Base (130K miles) to learn more about working on cars. Recently I purchased a used valve cover from a wrecked Vibe. It looks like it is in good condition.
I am replacing the PCV valve, valve cover, gasket (+2 grommets), and have gasket maker for the part between the cams and timing chain. I already replaced spark plugs at 120k miles.
My question is do I need to oil up the new valve cover as like a primer? Should I wait to change the valve cover the same time I change the oil? Does anyone have any tips or things to look out for when doing this work? I have owned the car for roughly 55-60k miles and this is the 1st time I am doing the valve cover gasket.
Thank you all. I'm including a few pics of the new valve cover.