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Old 23rd July 2022, 04:14 PM
Audifan Audifan is offline
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Default Valve seal adhesive

Do you need to use adhesive when installing new valve seals?
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2001 S8 (build date March 16th 2001) Brilliant black with oxblood red/black interior.
Mods prior to my ownership: 01E 6 speed, carbon fiber trim, bi-xenon, aftermarket muffler with x-pipe, tinted windows, non-tip steering wheel, Spal electric fan.

My mods: Oxblood red interior, LED interior lights, D3 ignition coils, new window tint, tip steering wheel with new S8 emblem, mk1 TT steering wheel air bag, mk1 TT 6 speed shift knob, new shift boot.
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Old 23rd July 2022, 04:16 PM
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No. They are rubber and will grip very tightly. I give them a squirt of WD40 to make it easier to push them on.
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Old 24th July 2022, 04:39 PM
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Ah ok. WD40? Would it be better to use assembly lube instead?
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Mods prior to my ownership: 01E 6 speed, carbon fiber trim, bi-xenon, aftermarket muffler with x-pipe, tinted windows, non-tip steering wheel, Spal electric fan.

My mods: Oxblood red interior, LED interior lights, D3 ignition coils, new window tint, tip steering wheel with new S8 emblem, mk1 TT steering wheel air bag, mk1 TT 6 speed shift knob, new shift boot.
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