RTV for heat sink?

From: EBG (maberger_at_comcast.net)
Date: 10/14/04 

Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 12:47:13 -0500

I've always used the heat sink compund and hardware but was wondering what
the deal is on using RTV.

I know there's an electronics grade RTV but has anyone used a high
temperature automotive RTV that is readily available at the hardware....like
the gasket seal stuff?

Thanks