/6 rebuild advice

What's your thoughts on those "real" gaskets?
I have them in mine as well but haven't run my engine in quite a while so the oil sits in the sump below gasket level. I've heard nothing but bad news about their gaskets, a good idea on paper but not in practice...
I bought 2 of each when I bought them to have spares ..

Also on the talk of K seal above I've never seen anything but the metal ring type head gasket on any /6... No plastic rings
I don't think that "technology" was out yet when this engine was in production
I have one of those silicone valve cover gaskets. It's ok, but I don't think it is worth paying extra over cork or rubber in hindsight. Now if someone made a one piece oil pan gasket...

Also, I have swapped a slant six rear main seal without pulling the engine. Annoying but a bit less work. You will want a "Sneaky Pete" from Lisle Tools. 27000 Sneaky Pete