Rocker Gasket Sealant

[1.6mk4GOLF16v]

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 

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?

[jockgti]

halfords sell firegum or something which is high temp sealant

[1.6mk4GOLF16v]

Just ordered Loctite 5900 Silicone sealant from ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400264384337?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

[jamie16v]

loctite instant gasket is good stuff

[daz veedub]

didnt use any when replaced mine 

[rockmonkey69]

didnt use any when replaced mine 

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.

[jockgti]

yeah i changed gasket on my 1.8t when painting rocker cover,old one was so brittle snapped into pieces trying to remove it

[daz veedub]

didnt use any when replaced mine 

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