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You might want to purchase another cover and give it a try.
I've had good luck installing dry and over tightening the bolts. I know, I know, 4 ft/lbs torque on those bolts. I figure once the dreaded PO has over tightened them they will never seal again with the spec torque due to warpage of the cover.
Dress the surface on the cam carrier with a flat file. Clean all oil anywhere near the gasket surfaces with acetone. Clean again. Fit cover with no gasket and use mirrors to check for warpage. Clean the gasket if you are going to re-use it. Dry means REALLY dry.
Install gasket and cover and finger tighten bolts. Adjust gasket so it's even all the way around. Gently and evenly tighten the bolts to about 4 ft/lbs. Let sit overnight and retighten until they feel right. I probably use 10 or 12 ft/lbs but have never checked. Re-check with mirror. This is your last chance to adjust.
Once oil leaks past the gasket it seems impossible to seal without starting the whole procedure over again.
May Colin Chapman be with you.
Kurt