Hi there, I did a search but I couldn't find what I needed.

I am getting a new MGT 8.0, and I want to seal my engine when I get it, I can get everything from the place I'm buying the truck, except the silicone sealer.

Permatex ultra copper/copper max is recommended, however, it's going to cost £10 for a big tube.

So I wondered if I could get a smaller tube somewhere or use something else, in the UK?

As I don't want to spend £10 on a huge tube of silicone sealer that I'm only going to use a few CCs of.

Any advice?

Cheers

Go to your local auto repair shop and ask one of
the mechanics if they have a tube that is almost
spent. I am a mechanic and I always have tubes
of rtv on the workbench with just a bit left in them.

I assume there are auto parts stores in the UK. Any "sensor safe" sealant should work, high temp stuff is preferred. Here in the states it comes in small tubes, like a travel sized toothpaste, for less than $5.00.

idk if you guys have walmarts... lol but check the auto section for permatex. i got some there

I can get pro seal RTV for £5, I think that's my best bet.

Permatex is going to cost me £13 with postage.

It looks like the red hi-temp RTV is the best to go for, it withstands 370c compared to 315c of the normal stuff, and is approved for repeated hot and cold cycling.

http://proseal.supergluecorp.com/80724.html

I just bought it, so I hope it's ok