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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 21 December 2011, 14:42

Title: Rocker Gasket Sealant
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 21 December 2011, 14:42
Just spotted some engine oil has leaked into the spark plug chamber on my AZD

Probs need to do the rocker gasket sealant but have been quoted £60 for 100grams from the stealers  :angry:

My 1.6 doesnt have an actual cork/rubber gasket but uses a paste instead, would it be ok to use an alternative like Loctite or is there another recomended paste out there

Also are there any special properties of this stuff? isnt it just a heat resistant silicone sealant?

Title: Re: Rocker Gasket Sealant
Post by: jockgti on 21 December 2011, 15:58
halfords sell firegum or something which is high temp sealant
Title: Re: Rocker Gasket Sealant
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 21 December 2011, 16:24
Just ordered Loctite 5900 Silicone sealant from ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400264384337?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Title: Re: Rocker Gasket Sealant
Post by: jamie16v on 21 December 2011, 16:36
loctite instant gasket is good stuff :smiley:
Title: Re: Rocker Gasket Sealant
Post by: daz veedub on 21 December 2011, 17:42
didnt use any when replaced mine  :undecided:
Title: Re: Rocker Gasket Sealant
Post by: rockmonkey69 on 21 December 2011, 18:21
Quote from: daz veedub on 21 December 2011, 17:42
didnt use any when replaced mine  :undecided:
The AZD is a 1.6, pretty sure they don't have a gasket. The 1.8t however do have a gasket which was designed to use dry.
Title: Re: Rocker Gasket Sealant
Post by: jockgti on 21 December 2011, 18:23
yeah i changed gasket on my 1.8t when painting rocker cover,old one was so brittle snapped into pieces trying to remove it
Title: Re: Rocker Gasket Sealant
Post by: daz veedub on 22 December 2011, 05:53
Quote from: rockmonkey69 on 21 December 2011, 18:21
Quote from: daz veedub on 21 December 2011, 17:42
didnt use any when replaced mine  :undecided:
The AZD is a 1.6, pretty sure they don't have a gasket. The 1.8t however do have a gasket which was designed to use dry.

good 2 hear  :smiley: