I ended up buying this valve spring compressor kit since the other two that I bought didn't work. The kit has arrived and I haven't used it as of yet.
I bought new valve stem seals and valve seal pliers.
 
I removed one valve seal and here is a close up picture of the old seal.
 
After removing the other two seals, here is a close up picture of the crud on top of the valve guides. What is the best way to clean this off?
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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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